Charles was known to his family as Ned (or Knocker). He joined the "Ragged Arse Militia" (sic) in 1912. He entered the war in France on 18th August 1914. He was living at Long Itchington at the time. He worked in the Coventry aircraft factories during the Second World War and was also a member of the Home Guard. [Information source: MIC and Charles's family]