1918-2008: Ninety Years of Remembrance

Soldier Record

Charles Quirke

Contributed by: Lesley Sharrock, on 2008-11-11

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First NameCharles
SurnameQuirke
Year of BirthUnknown
Year of Death1916
RegimentLancashire Fusiliers
Place of Wartime ResidenceLiverpool, Lancashire

Charles's Story

I didn't know my grandfather, but for every one of her remaining years (she died in 1967 aged 89) my grandmother mourned his death. This is a tribute for her and all the other women of her generation who were left to bring up their children alone.

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