Charles Lennox was born in Aughrim, Magherafelt about 1888. The family moved to Scotland. Charles Lennox joined the Cameroonian Highlanders around 1909. Private Charles Lennox was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Cameron Highlanders when he was killed in action in France on Tuesday 9th March 1915. He had been writing a letter to his relatives. At the time of his death, his parents were living in Shettleston, Glasgow.
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Charles Lennox was born in Aughrim, Magherafelt about 1888.
Charles Lennox joined the Cameroonian Highlanders around 1909.
Private Charles Lennox was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Cameron Highlanders when he was killed in action in France on Tuesday 9th March 1915.
Charles had been writing a letter to his relatives. The letter, which was singed by a bullet and contained the following passage:- ‘This part of the firing line seems a quiet place, but you never know what’s going to happen.’
The Evening Times in Scotland reported on 23rd March 1915 that Private Charleton Lennox, from Glasgow, had been killed in action.
From the Belfast Newsletter dated 25th March 1915:
Mr and Mrs Lennox, 10 James Street, Shettleston, have received news that their son, Charleston was killed in France on 9th March, while writing a letter to his relatives. The letter, which has reached home, was singed by a bullet. Private Charleton Lennox was 27 years old, and was born in Aughrim, County Derry. He had served seven years in the Cameroonian Highlanders. Private Lennox’s letter contained the following passage:- ‘This part of the firing line seems a quiet place, but you never know what’s going to happen.’
At the time of his death, his parents were living at 10 James Street, Shettleston, Glasgow.
Private Charles Lennox is buried in Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy.
