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Pte · 1 King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 16 Brigade, 6 Division

Charels Henry Shortt

† 21/07/1916 · Ireland · Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Poperinge), VIII.C.40. Personal inscription: R.I.P. ETERNAL REST GIVE TO HIM O LORD

Personal data

NameShortt
InitialsC.H.
Christian nameCharels Henry
Date and place of birthTemplemore
Country of serviceIreland
FamilyHusband of M.A. Shortt, of 18, Gordon Villas, Park St., Camberley, Surrey

Extra information

Information
Mentioned as Short, T. in war diary n° 17 CCS

Military data

Service number19793
RankPte
Regiment / Unit1 King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 16 Brigade, 6 Division
Date of death
Cemetery / MemorialLijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Poperinge), VIII.C.40. Personal inscription: R.I.P. ETERNAL REST GIVE TO HIM O LORD

Other information

Information
Died of gunshot wounds to the head, n° 17 CCS

Media

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Sources

Source
by word of mouth: Nuala Edgar (great-granddaughter of CH Shortt) nedgarz@outlook.com (of nedgar2@outlook.com). Visit early August 2023. Dossier in archief.