10319 PTE C.ALDERSON 2/SCO.RIF. (on 1914 Star)
10319 SJT C.ALDERSON R.S.FUS. (on pair)
Charles Alderson
Born Newcastle, Northumberland 1887
Enlisted 12/2/09
To France 5/11/14 with the 2nd Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) & qualified for the Aug-Nov 1914
Note: Pte Alderson was present so probably witnessed - and may well have taken part in - the famous Christmas Day Truce, which the 2nd Scottish Rifles took part in near Chapigny 25/12/14
Suffered a Bullet Wound in his leg 26/1/15
Returned to Blighty 5/2/15
Back out to France 1/6/16 & posted 2nd Royal Scots Fusiliers
Wounded in Action 16/6/15 & returned to Blighty for a second time 22/6/15
Appointed Acting Corporal 16/11/15
To India 10/2/16
Confirmed as Corporal 12/9/16 & promoted Sergeant 14/6/18
Discharged 28/12/20
Post war, he lived at 20 Northcote Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne
With copy of his MIC, 6 page Digital File of his Soldiers Papers & supporting documentation
Condition: Toned NEF
