Dedicated to the memory of all the men and women of the Bridgnorth area who died during the two World Wars.
Charles Harley was born in Alveley in 1898 and was baptised at the Parish Church on 29th May. He was the son of Charles Harley, wheelwright and (later) innkeeper, and his wife, Jane. In 1911 Charles junior was living with his Uncle and Aunt at Franche, nr. Kidderminster - presumably so that he could attend school there.
Charles served with the 14th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment. He was killed in action on 25th March, 1918, at the Battle of Bapaume (1st Somme, 1918). He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.
Private Charles M. Harley, 46212 Worcs. Regt. was awarded the Victory and British Medals.
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