British Army Veterinary Corps
Charles William SHAMBROOK
Private
Died 14 January 1917 · Aged 35
His story
Charles William Shambrook was a gardener, born at Uxbridge and married to Marion. His father was James Harding Shambrook.
He served as an Army Veterinary Corps private; his unit is recorded as “Depot”.
He died on 14 January 1917, aged 35. His recorded burial place is Ruislip Churchyard.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Gardener
- Residence recorded
- Alresford
- Family
- Son of James Harding Shambrook; husband of Marion M. S. Shambrook, of 18, Grange Rd., Alresford, Hants. Born at Uxbridge.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/88
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- Depot
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 14 January 1917
- Age
- 35
- Cemetery or memorial
- Ruislip Churchyard
- Grave reference
- 3. 38.
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Find a Grave — individual memorial
- Research record number: 158
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “Charles William Shambrook”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/shambrook-charles-william-se-88/.
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