12/02/2018 |
At the time of his death, his parents were living at 10 James Street, Shettleston, Glasgow. |
12/02/2018 |
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.’ |
12/02/2018 |
Charles Lennox joined the Cameroonian Highlanders around 1909. |
12/02/2018 |
Charles Lennox was born in Aughrim, Magherafelt about 1888. |
12/02/2018 |
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.’ |
12/02/2018 |
From the Belfast Newsletter dated 25th March 1915: |
07/01/2016 |
Private Charles Lennox is buried in Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy. |
07/01/2016 |
The Evening Times in Scotland reported on 23rd March 1915 that Private Charleton Lennox, from Glasgow, had been killed in action. |
07/01/2016 |
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. |