Charles Edward Etches

Headstone reads "In proud and loving memory of Major Charles Edward Etches C.B. O.B.E. late of 6th Royal Regt, Secretary National Rifle Association 1921 - 1938 son of the late Edward ETCHES of Derby. Killed by enemy action 30 May 1944 aged 71 years. And of his son Gerald Charles (Peter) ETCHES Capt R.H.A. Killed in action with 8th Army 5 Dec 1941 aged 22 years "

December 1872 born in Derby Registration District parents Edward/Louisa Georgina Etches

1881 Census living at Grange House, Litchurch, DBY with parents and two sisters

September quarter 1902 married Julia Caroline M Adderley in Tewkesbury Registration District

December quarter 1917 married Annie Hall in Eltham Registration District

Lived at Secretary's Lodge, Bisley Camp, SRY