Charles Buglass (BUGLESS)
Spelling of surname varies and as late as 1929 son his register with name Bugless, although Charles reverts to Buglass in 1939 census and at death in 1958.
1883-1958
Father Nm: Charles Buglass born 1854 Northampton died 1915 (Shoe Operative)
Mother Nm: Susan F Wright born 1859 Long Buckby died Jul 1923 Northampton
Marriage Dt:25th December 1910 at Northampton, St James, to Kate Blincowe daughter of John Blincow and Susan Mardling of Northampton
K comments:
Spouse comments: Kate Blincowe [4239] born 1887 Northampton S.Q.was a shoe operative like her father and father-in-law as well as husband Charles and likely worked at the same factory.
Children: John Charles 1929
Birth 15 August 1883
Note: Baptism and birth registration seem to have been done in 1888. GRO Northampton Vol 3b Page 100.
1911 CENSUS
Living with Kate at 34 Spencer Street St James Northampton. occupation show laster.
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WW1
Charles Buglass, Private, 33626,83478, Northampton Regiment, Labour Corps.
1916
- 24 June. Enlisted at Northampton but not required initially
1917
- 9 March. Reported for duty at Gibraltar Barracks , Northampton with the 2nd Northampton Regiment and on the 11th posted to the No 2 labour Company of that Regiment.
Notes: The 2nd Bn Northamptonshire Regiment were on the western front at this time.
Most likely excused from service until 1917 on age or occupation but 9th March 1917 is called up having enlisted mid-1916. At this time wife Kate living at 27 Somerset St, Northampton.
Initially transferred to the Northamptonshire Regiment in March 1917 he was transferred to 140th Labour Coy in May. Several Postings to different Labour companies occurred and one wonders if given the need his trade of boot making or repair was utilised in these organisations.
- 24 March. Transported to join the 2nd Bn near the Hindenburg Line in France.
- 14 May. The Labour Companies of the Army Regiments were formed into a new organisation the Labour Corps. On this day Charles was agiven a new number 83478 and his company rename No 140 company Labour.Corps.
1918
- 26 March. Transferred to No 930 Company Labour Corps . Note: In March 1918, the No. 930 Labour Corps was located in Northern France, specifically around the areas of Boulogne-sur-Mer, Wimereux, and Étaples. These locations were key logistical hubs where the Labour Corps provided essential support. This reinforces my thoughts that Charles was performing his trade of Boot Laster in the Army and sent to a more general repair shop behind the lines
- 6 June. Posted to No 92 Company Labour Corps based in the St Omer area.
1919
- 9 January. Transferred to No 736 Company Labour Corps in the Amiens area.
- 9 March. Returned to England , suffering with a Hernia he was to go to the Duston War Hospital Berry Rd Northampton for treatment and assessment resulting in a downgrade to B2 and recommendation for discharge.
- 27 June. He was discharged with a disability pension and received the Silver War Badge
Medals
After the War
1939 Census
Charles and Kate living at 11 Great Russell Street, Northampton C.B., Northamptonshire, England. Charles a shoe and bootmaker.
Death 1958
Gallery
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