Basic Details
Surname
Wells
Forenames
Charles D
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Charles Douglas
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Honours
Military Cross, Mentioned in Despatches
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Accepted 1914 but did not come into residence. Military Service: Lieutenant 62 Sqn, RAF (previously 7th Battalion, Royal Lancaster Regiment.) Killed in action near Corbie 16 May 1918. Awarded MC. Mentioned in Despatches.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
62 Squadron
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Corbie
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1918
Month of death
May
Day of death
16
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial