Private Charles "Charlie" Kiff
24 Jun 1890 - 23 Jun 1967
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Biography
The son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth, originally from Arlington, North Devon, Charles married Eva Bament 26 March 1910.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gabriel Patrol | Patrol member | 28 Feb 1943 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WIOB 222/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
February 1943
Occupation
Gardener
Address
The Stables, Sandridge Park, Stoke Gabriel, Devon
Other information
He worked as a gardener on the Sandridge Estate where the OB was located. A near neighbour of Auxilier Jack Hodge.
George Collings recalls; "Charlie Kiff was my Godfather and another country man in a way hard to appreciate today".
A WW1 veteran he served as 24930 then 49582 in 2nd and 8th Devonshire Regiment then Gloucestershire Regiment.
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Caption & credit
Charles and Eva Kiff memorial
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