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Hand, Charles R., Lance Corporal, 200545, 1st/5th Bn, Notts & Derby Regiment Enlisted Derby Killed in action France and Flanders 1st July 1916

Thiepval Memorial, Panel 10C, 10D and 11A

Service record from the National Archives (available from www.ancestry.co.uk)

Charles Reginald Hand enlisted on the 4th September 1914 aged 23 Original service number was 2477 5 feet 6½ inches in height Stated his place of residence as 51, Cameron Road, Derby Son of Charles Hand, of 30, Walbrook Road, Derby Promoted to Lance Corporal 1st March 1916

1911 Census: Charles Reginald Hand was a 19 year old fitter's apprentice, residing at 51, Cameron Road, Derby. He was the son of Charles Hand, a plumber's assistant, and Sarah Ann Hand.