Traill, Charles Harold
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Traill |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Charles Harold |
| Family details | Son of Cecil and Mary Traill, of “Cooralee”, Sunningdale, Berks. |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dept / course | Faculty of Engineering |
| Military unit | Royal Field Artillery |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Decorations / medals | M.C. |
| Citation(s) | Temp. 2nd Lt. Charles Harold Traill, V/20 Trench Mortar Battery, R.F.A. For conspicuous gallantry. He skilfully cut the enemy’s wire by his fire preparatory to a raid, and during the raid, kept two of his guns in action under shell fire after the third gun had been buried. He himself went from gun to gun with the utmost coolness and set a fine example to all under him. He had previously been brought to notice for gallant work. Supplement to the London Gazette 27 July 1916. |
| Date of death | 09/11/1920 |
| Age at death | 31 |
| Rank at death | Captain |
| Burial place | Windlesham Additional Burial Ground |
| Commemoration(s) | Added to King's College War Memorial in 2012 |
| Sources | King’s College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Supplement to the London Gazette |