Charles David Stodden

Rank:

Sergeant

Regimental number:

11320

Unit at enlistment:

4th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Soldiers' Plot, Brantford, Ontario

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

West Yorkshire

Birth city:

Halifax

Address at enlistment:

102 Aberdeen Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

102 Aberdeen Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Labourer

Employer:

Massey-Harris Co.

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

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Letters and documents

BX November 16, 1914

Thinking Of Those At Home – Active Service Volunteers Send Money to Help Feed Hungry Children

That the Brantford boys who volunteered for active service and are already in England on their way to the front have not forgotten those they have left behind, any more than they have been forgotten by those at home, is shown by a letter received this morning by The Expositor. Enclosed with the letter was a £1 note to be devoted to relief work, particularly among the poor children of Brantford. This will be turned over to the Social Service League and will undoubtedly be put to good use.

The letter follows:

November 2, 1914

From a few of the boys of the 4th Batt., 1st Brigade,
G. Company, Bustard Camp,
Salisbury Plain, Eng.

To the Editor of The Expositor,

Sir,

While journeying in the train from Devonport on our way to camp on Thursday, Oct. 22, a few of us held a smoker and while we thought of many things we still kept a small place in our thoughts for the folks in Brantford, hoping and wishing that they might be all well. In order to stimulate such a thought we resolved to send our mite to aid the cause of the hungry children, whom we fear will be numerous in Brantford during the winter, as a result of which resolve we ask you to accept on their behalf the enclosed small amount. We, the undersigned herewith send our very best wishes for the future of the children, the needy and all who may be in trouble. With kindest thoughts in our minds we remain,

Pte. John Hawke, Lance-Corp. T. Elliott, Pte. David Ross, Pte. Thos. Podd, Pte. George Mockford, Pte. Chas Stodden

BX December 10, 1921

Sergeant Charles David Stodden

After long suffering, the result of services in the Great War, there fell asleep on Friday afternoon in the General Hospital, Sergt. Charles David Stodden, at the age of 45 years. Sergeant Stodden was in the Brant San for a length of time after he returned to Canada, and he has never been in good health since his service. He is mourned by his sorrowing wife and one little girl, as well as very many comrades. The service will be held from his late residence, 19 Emilie Street, on Monday afternoon, under the auspices of the G.W.V.A. and interment will take place in the soldiers’ plot in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Sergeant Stodden was one of the “Originals” and fought with the “Mad Fourth.” He returned with his lungs affected.

BX December 13, 1921

Charles David Stodden

Many comrades followed to their last resting place the remains of the late Sergeant Charles David Stodden when his funeral took place on Monday afternoon from his residence, 49 Emilie Street, to the Soldiers’ Plot in Mount Hope. Rev. C.E. Jeakins conducted the services at the house and the grave. A large number of friends attended the funeral, especially members of the 4th Battalion of which the deceased soldier was a member. The pallbearers were all members of the battalion; Comrades H. Smith, T. Lockyer, B. West, H. Shaw, G. Pilley and R. Wakeling.