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Charles Blakey (abt. 1897)

Charles Blakey
Born about in Ruckersville, Greene, Virginia, United Statesmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died [date unknown] [location unknown]
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Profile last modified | Created 27 Aug 2021
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Biography

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Charles Blakey is a part of US Black heritage.

Charles was born about 1897 in Ruckersville, Virginia. [1]

He enlisted with the 15th New York Infantry on 11 Jun 1917 and was assigned to Company L on 25 Jul 1917. In 1918, the unit was redesignated the 369th US Infantry.[1]
Charles Blakey served in the United States Army in World War I
Service started: 11 Jun 1917
Unit(s): 369th Infantry Regiment, Company L
Service ended: 19 Jan 1919

He served overseas from 12 Dec 1917 to 19 Jan 1919 and was slightly wounded in action on 28 Sep 1918. Charles participated in engagements at Champagne.[1] He was honorably discharged with 0% disability on 21 Feb 1919.

Research Notes

  1. In the record, Charles's address is listed as 248 1/2 W 40th St. NY City. He was 21 11/12 years of age.
  2. Familysearch records search shows a Charles Blakey born 1903 or 1904 in VA, son of Henry; NY State census also searched.

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "National Guard Muster Roll Abstract for World War I. Volume 38, Section B," New York State Archives, Web, accessed 27 Aug 2021, New York state archives




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