| Birth | 1895, Crondall, Hants | |
| Parents | Son of Charles and Emma Ivil | |
| Residence | Aldershot | |
| Occupation | Working in garden in 1911 | |
| Enlisted | Aldershot, Hants | |
| Regiment | 60th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps | |
| Regimental No: | 31254 | |
| Rank | Private | |
| Service Record | ||
| Death | 18th April, 1916. Wounded at Ypres, died at home aged 21 | |
| Commemoration | Crondall Cemetery, Hants | |
| Medals | Victory Medal, British War Medal | |
| Charles Ivil was born in Crondall in 1895, the son of Charles and Emma Ivil, and, at the time of the 1911 Census, the family were living in Pankridge Street, Crondall. His father ran his own house painting business, while his mother was a self employed laundress, working from home. Charles’ 23 year old sister, Emma, was also ‘working from home’, presumably with her mother. Enlisting in Aldershot, he served as 31254 Private Charles Ivil with the 60th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. The Division moved to Salisbury Plain in April 1915 for final training and proceeded to France in late July, concentrating in the Saint-Omer area. They then moved to the Fleurbaix area for trench familiarisation. In 1916 they were in action at the the Battle of Mount Sorrel, in which the Division, along with the Canadians, recaptured the heights. We believe Charles was wounded during this battle and died at home on 18th April 1916, aged 21. He was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Private Charles Ivil is buried in Crondall Cemetery, Grave J.13.98. and commemorated on the War Memorial there. |
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| Why he is remembered on Froyle’s War Memorial is unknown at this time. However, as he is mentioned on the village’s Roll of Honour, he must have been living there at the time of his enlistment. | ||
Crondall Church and War Memorial |
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