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First Name: | Charles | Last Name: | MARCHANT |
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| Date of Death: | 09/05/1915 | Lived/Born In: | Hammersmith | |
| Rank: | Private | Unit: | Royal Fusiliers1 | |
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Current Information:Born-Brighton La Chapelle d'Armentieres Communal Cemetery, France
On 8th May 1915, the 1st Royal Fusiliers battalion of 17 Brigade, 6th Division, moved into the front line near Chapelle d’Armentières where they remained until relieved on 14th May. On 9th May the battalion opened fire on the enemy lines in support of the Battle of Aubers Ridge a few miles to the south. The enemy retaliated with trench mortars and Charles Marchant was killed. |
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