Commemorated: | |||
| 1. Book: | The (1921) Masonic Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | Pg.139 | |
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Early Life :
Born at Walkerhampton, Yelverton, Devon 31st July 1885.Married Ellen nee Moor in 1912.
Married Meshy Doris nee Pascoe in July 1942.
Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
| Unit / Ship / Est.: R.N.A.F. |
| Action : War Survivor |
Although many perished in times of national conflict and in the service of their country, many more survived including those interned as Prisoners of War. Stories of those who did survive are included as part of this site, especially those with high gallantry awards, those included against an external rolls of honour and those who had a distinguished career in wartime and military leaderhip.
Detail :
In his pre-military service he is recorded employed as a Groom.
Charles has a Seaman's service record which is complete showing an extensive naval career with an impressive array of ships and shore ships served starting, aged 18 in 31st July 1903 a seaman and ending in 1918 as a Chief Petty Officer Class II, with annotation about transferring to the R.A.F. It is no surprise that a record is found that he is listed in the UK, Royal Air Force Airmen Records: Service No. 313307. It is mentioned in his record that the second finger on his right hand is missing. During war service it appears that he was primarily based on shore based units (Pembroke II and President II).
He becomes a Range Warden for the Royal Artillery, resident at 7 Coastguard Station, Dorchester Road, Dorset.
Probate : YABSLEY Charles Robert West of 9 Molesworth Road Plympton Devon died 15 September 1963 Administration to Meshy Doris Yabsley widow. Effects £2775 13s.
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | Lord Charles Beresford No. 2404 E.C. | East Kent |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
24th August 1915 | 21st September 1915 | 22nd November 1916 |
At time of initiation he was listed employed as a P.O. Mechanic resident at Kingsnorth. The original record for this person was listed as C.R. Yabsley. A search of the records of the United Grand Lodge of England show that he was initiated in 1915. It further shows an entry of "Died on active service", which is struck through and a note of rejoining 1926, and further reference to "Not dead see paper 12/2/26.
Source :
The project globally acknowledges the following as sources of information for research across the whole database:
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- The (UK) National Archives
- Ancestry.co.uk - Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History online
- ugle.org.uk - The records of the United Grand Lodge of England including the Library and Museum of Freemasonry
Additional Source:
- Founder Researchers : Paul Masters & Mike McCarthy
- Researcher : Bruce Littley