Eddie Castling & Andrew O’Sullivan have submitted the following:
HERON, Charles Clement (aka Clement)
He was born 29/10/1887.
In 1902 he lived at 65 Crossgate Durham. His father, John, was a Plumber; his mother was Mary. There were 8 siblings (2 others died as children).
He was admitted to Durham Johnston School on 07/01/1902, aged 14.
He became a Post Office Clerk in 1904
On active service he was Lance Corporal with 15th Motor Air Line Section, Royal Engineers (Regtl. No 72207)(Signals related). He died on 20/06/1918, aged 31.
Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
The Durham Chronicle 19/12/1919 says that the family address was North Road, though CWGC gives Crossgate.
Soldiers Died in the Great War says that he enlisted in Biggleswade, Beds.
He is remembered in Durham on D47.025, D47.043, D47.054, D47.095, D47.125 and D47.131
