Name:

TIVEY, Charles William

Initials:

C W

Age

 Born 1871 Mile End District of London

Nationality:

United Kingdom

Rank:

PRIVATE

Regiment/Service:

Army Service Corps

Unit

Occupation:

Labourer

Time & Place of  Attestation

London & St Katherine Docks, 8 October 1914

Service No:

2518

Casualty Type:

 Retired from active service due to reoccurring illness

Other Information

Next of Kin’s name & address given as Mother; Elizabeth Tivey, 72 West Terrace, Fairlawn Park, Syndenham, S E London.  He was the son of James Henry Tivey and Elizabeth Davies of London. His father James was thought to be lost at sea and no death has been recorded for him.

Description of Service

Charles served both at home and in France and was awarded the 1914 Star medal. At the time of attestation in 1914 he was described as being 43 years of age (0 months), 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 150 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. He was discharged from the army in 1916 being deemed unfit for service for on on-going health problem. If you would like to see Charles full War Pension record – please contact me.