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Record #13982
Name :
: Charles WILES (1886 - 1917)
  aka : Wills, Private Wiles


Father
:
Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 9 Nov 1886

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 4 May 1917   Notes : Killed in Action
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Surrey, Chertsey
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialFrance
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 20 Jul 1901
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Numidian

Placement Family
: Danford
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
:

Agency
: Barnardos
NotesSent by Chertsey Union, with Dr Barnardo Homes, placed with Samuel J Danford, Miller, Madoc, Hastings, Ontario

June 19 1902

Age 15, very satisfactory home, employed working about the Mill, healthy, attends Hornerite Church, three months schooling during the past year. good character. Terms-$153 on 30th July 1904, less clothing and necessaries, three months schooling, Wiles is a stout growing boy, and says he enjoys every comfort here. While working in the grinding Mill about three weeks ago he had the misfortune
to meet with an accident. It appears that his right arm was caught between the rollers and cylinder, with the result that it was lacerated from the wrist to the elbow as was also the back of his hand. The doctor was promptly called in and dressed the wounds, It is now steadily improving. The doctor says he will not lose the use of his hand or arm. Wiles does not blame anybody but himself.

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1911 Canadian Census in the household of Louisa and Samuel J Danford are two young men, Charles Wiles and John Rodgers listed as Servants.

Attestation papers signed 23 Sep 1914 in an unlisted location. Born in Chertsey, Surrey, England on 9 November. Next of Kin is friend S A Danford in Madoc, Hasting County, Ontario (His previous family placement). Occupation is listed as Miner. Previous military experience with the 49th Canadian Hasting Rifles for 4 years. 5'5 1/2" in height with blue eyes and dark hair. Large scars across top of left foot. 4 scars on left arm. Large scar on left forearm reaching from elbow to wrist. Religion is listed as Church of England.

Commonwealth War Graves Registers states that he had previously been reported missing (3 May 1917) and for official purposes was presumed to have died on or since 4 May 1917. His name is listed on the Vimy Memorial.

Find A Grave Memorial# 56685169 
ContributorsCreated : 2011-03-27 09:55:58 / From original database

Last Updated : 2013-10-09 18:50:20 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
19366 AKEHURST, Wilfred John Kelly1896ENG, SRY, Chertsey Sep 1912 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
11854 ELSLEY, Herbert 1872ENG,    , Chertsey May 1886 : Vancouver CAN National Childrens Home  
6124 MILLARD, Ada Mary Ann1900ENG, SRY, Chertsey Mar 1913 : Corinthian CAN Barnardos  
6714 TILBURY, Arthur1908ENG,    , Chertsey Mar 1927 : Montrose CAN Barnardos  
13982 WILES, Charles1886ENG, SRY, Chertsey Jul 1901 : Numidian CAN Barnardos