The Soldiers

15/1601 Pte. Charles Galloway Greaves

Pte Charles Galloway Greaves
Born September 29th 1892, Pudsey - Leeds 
Killed In Action 1st July 1916

Charles Galloway Greaves lived at 58 Smallwell Road, Pudsey, Leeds. West Yorkshire.
Working as a vanman at the time of his enlistment with the 'Pals' in September 1914, trained at Colsterdale in North Yorkshire. He saw service in Egypt and France where, like so many of his fellow 'Pals', was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme on the 1st July 1916.


His only son (see picture right), was 1 year old when his Father was killed, served with the British Army during the second world war.

Pte Greaves with his Wife and Son.
Pte Greaves with his Wife and Son

Photographs kindly donated by his son.