233793 Rflmn. Charles Fredrick Fenn British Army 9th Btn. Rifle Brigade (d.24th March 1918) Charles Fenn was born Westminster in 1881 to Charles Robert Fenn and Janie McIlwraith Fenn. The family owned a chemist's shop and lived at 83 Regent Street, Westminster. Charlie was the only son, among seven sisters. Formerly R/17436, K.R.R.C. He also served in the South Africa Campaign.
An official letter dated 1st March 1919 was sent to his father, CR Fenn, reporting Charlie as missing. His body was not recovered. He was later declared to have died between 21st and 24th March 1918, aged 34; and his effects, which consisted only of the sum of £19 4s 8d due to him, were forwarded to his father.
Charlie is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial with honour under service number S/25928. He is presumed to have died on the Somme.
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