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Charles Henry Pickering

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  • Commonwealth war grave headstone marking his grave at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. Courtesy of Murray Biddle
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Nottingham
Father: Joseph Pickering, born 1865 Leicester, working as bricklayer's labourer. Mother: Elizabeth Pickering. Sisters: Florrie, born in 1896 and Mabel, born in 1886. The family lived at 4 Villa Place, Lowdham Street, Sneinton, Nottingham. Prior to the war Charles Henry Pickering moved to 71 Main Street, Carlton, Nottingham.
Charles Henry Pickering worked as a cotton doubler.
26 Sep 1917
146792 - CWGC Website
301864
Private
2nd Bn Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment)
Pte. Pickering attested on 15/05/1916 and was placed on the Army Reserve. He was mobilised on 01/09/1916 at Derby and on 16/06/1916 he was posted to 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots. The battalion fought in the Third Battle of Ypres and Pte. Pickering was seriously wounded. He was taken to 17th Casualty Clearing Station, but died of his wounds the same day, 26/09/1917. He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.
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  • Commonwealth war grave headstone marking his grave at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. Courtesy of Murray Biddle
    Charles Henry Pickering - Commonwealth war grave headstone marking his grave at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. Courtesy of Murray Biddle

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