Start, Samuel Charles
Start, S., Lance-Corporal. Employed in the Works Dept. Joined the Machine Gun Corps and was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in France. Died of wounds 1917. Guy’s Hospital Reports Vol.LXX, War Memorial Number
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Start |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Samuel Charles |
| Date of birth | 1893 |
| Place of birth | Southwark |
| Family details | Son of Mrs E.J. Start of 95 Block F, Queens Building, Collins Street, Southwark Bridge Rd, London |
| College | Guy's Hospital |
| Military unit | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) 146th Company |
| Place enlisted | Southwark |
| Service number | 20738 |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Campaigns | France & Flanders |
| Decorations / medals | M.M for gallantry in France |
| Date of death | 29/11/1917 |
| Rank at death | Lance Corporal |
| Place of death | 24 |
| Cause of death | Died of wounds |
| Commemoration(s) | Guy's Hospital; City of London Cemetery & Crematorium, Manor Park |
| Sources | Guy’s Hospital Archives at King’s College; Commonwealth War Graves Commission |