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Pte. Charles Herbert William Rumsey
British Army Royal Sussex Regiment
from:Worthing, West Sussex
Charles Rumsey was wounded and captured in France. He was sent to Stalag XX1A in Schilberg, and moved to Oflag XX1D 64Z.
He suffered physical and mental abuse which would effect his whole life.
Charles died in St Charles Hospital, Westminster, with his brother Jack and niece Eithne by his side.