Charles OGDEN

Main CPGW Record

Surname: OGDEN

Forename(s): Charles

Place of Birth: Cowling, Yorkshire

Service No: 32138

Rank: Private

Regiment / Corps / Service: King’s (Shropshire Light Infantry)

Battalion / Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion

Division: 20th (Light) Division

Age: 32

Date of Death: 1917-09-12

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: III. J. 21.

CWGC Cemetery: TALANA FARM CEMETERY

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: COWLING, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

Charles Ogden was the son of William and Hannah Ogden, née Smith. Both parents were born at Cowling, Yorkshire.

1891 Nelson, Lancashire Census: 5, Newton Street - Charles Ogden, aged 5 years, born Cowling, Yorkshire, son of Wm and Hannah Ogden.

1901 Nelson, Lancashire Census: 25, Scarlett Street - Charlie Ogden, aged 15 years, born Cowling, Yorkshire. [Charlie was living with his sister Sarah J. and brother Willie Ogden.]

Charles was married to Ada Abbott in 1907. Ada was the sister of Private Albert Abbott (38223) (q.v.) and Private Broughton Abbott (2397) (q.v.).

1911 Nelson, Lancashire Census: 103, Water Street - Charles Ogden, aged 25 years, born Cowling, Yorkshire, husband of Ada Ogden.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Charles Ogden, 32138, K.S.L.I.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Charles Ogden, 32138, Shrops L. I. Infantry Base Depot; 6 Shrops L. I.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Charles Ogden, 32138, 6th Battn Shropshire L. I. Date and Place of Death: 12.9.17 Belgium. In Action. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Ada. £1 12s. 5d. Self and Child. War Gratuity: Widow - Ada. £3 0s. 0d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Charles. Name(s) on card(s): Widow: Ada, born 17.1.87. Address: 103, Water Street, Nelson. Children: Eliza Hannah, born 4.8.10.

Data Source: Local War Memorial

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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