No.13209, Private, Charles W. SLATER
Aged 23
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Charles Slater was born in Glemsford (Sudbury Q2-1890 4A:676), son of Elizabeth SLATER.
His mother married Charles WELLS in 1891
1891 census...Aged 11 months, he was at Hants Hill, Glemsford with his grandfather George SLATER [63] mat weaver; his grandmother Sarah [61], uncles David SLATER[22] mat trimmer and George SLATER [16] warper; mother Elizabeth SLATER [20]. All were born in Glemsford. 1901 census...As Charles WELLS, aged 10, he was at High Street, Cavendish with his stepfather Charles WELLS [34] farm labourer; his mother Elizabeth; half brothers Arthur [9], Richard [6] and George [1]; half sisters Florecne [7] and Edith [3]. All except himself and his mother were born in Cavendish 1911 census...As Charles WELLS, aged 20, a farm labourer, he was "near the Church", Cavendish with his stepfather; his mother; half brothers Arthur ( farm labourer); Richard (butcher's boy), George, John [9], Frederick [4] and Edward [1]; half sisters Florence and Sarah [7]. The new siblings were all born in Cavendish |
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From their regimental numbers George Argent-John Ballard-John Brown-Jack Johnson-Charles Slater-Frank Underwood and Arthur Wells, all from Cavendish, enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment the same day He enlisted in Sudbury. The battalion were in the St Jean area at Canal Bank. On 24th they were back at Camp A (not located yet) except for "C" Company. They had 3 killed this day
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