Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
We need you to tell us more about the life and times of Charles Shelston
Charles Shelston
Charles Gravemarker (imamge courtesy of International Wargraves Project)
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 1915
- Place of enlistment: Glasgow
- Service no: 663212
- Rank: Gunner
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery
- Unit/Ship: 26th Battery
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death: 24
- Date of Death: 19.10.1918
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: IV.J.33.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Journalist
- Mother:
Sarah Shelston, 43 Wallace St, Arbroath
- Father:
Charles Shelston, 43 Wallace St, Arbroath
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Charles Shelston
For reasons unknown this man is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.
Charles Shelston 663212 Royal Field Artillery
R.F.A. GUNNER SUCCUMBS TO WOUNDS.
Gunner Charles Shelston, R.F.A., elder son of Mr and Mrs Charles Shelston, 43 Wallace Street, died on 18th inst. of wounds received that day. Gunner Shelston, who was 24 years of age, and of a most likeable disposition, joined the army three years ago. He was for a year on the staff of the Army Pay Corps at Perth, and was afterwards transferred to the R.F.A. He was for a time in the office of Messrs Clark, Oliver, Dewar & Webster, solicitors, Arbroath, and at the time of his enlistment he was engaged as a journalist in Dundee.
Arbroath Herald 26th October 1918
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
Can you tell us more about Charles Shelston'? Some additional facts, a small story handed down through the family or perhaps a picture or an heirloom you can share online. Contact our curator...
THANK YOU for your interest in helping the Great War Dundee project. Please complete the short form below and a curator will contact you in the next few days.
Quick Links
Partners
