Inscription:
In loving memory of / Andrew / The beloved husband of / Jane Elizabeth Exley /
Who died Dec. 19th 1929 / Aged 60 years / Also the above named / Jane Elizabeth Exley /
Who died / Nov. 2nd 1951 / Aged 80 years /
Also their beloved son Pte. Charles Exley Y&L Regt. / Who was killed in France May 31st 1917/ Aged 25 years / Hearts that loved them never forget. //
Headstone location:
U/C 6, 697C Wombwell Cemetery, South Yorkshire.
Charles is not interred within this grave. He is buried in
Plot I.Q.35. at Philosophe British Cemetery, France
Other memorials that commemorate Charles Exley include:
St. Mary's Church War Memorial, Park Street, Wombwell
Cortonwood war memorial, Brampton Bierlow, South Yorkshire
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| Private Charles Exley Barnsley Chronicle July 21st 1917 Image with thanks to the Barnsley Archives |
Private Charles Exley, 13/1404, 2nd Btn. York and Lancaster Regt.
Links:
CWGC.org - Casualty Details
LFWW - Life Story
FindaGrave.com - Headstone (U.K)
FindaGrave.com - Grave (France)
