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We have no photograph of Charles Mesher but found this picture in the Spring 1999 edition of Them Days Magazine (Vol. 24, #3). Reprinted below is an article by Charles' nephew, Robert J. King which appeared in Them Days, Vol. 18, #2 -1993. The monument in Port Blandford, Nfld. was erected by Charles's sister, Alice King.

If anyone can provide a picture or some further information,
or know of someone else who can, please get in touch with us:

Burial Information:
Cemetery: BEAUMONT-HAMEL (NEWFOUNDLAND) MEMORIAL
France
Grave Reference: N/A (no known grave)
Location: The largest of the battlefield parks established in memory of
Newfoundlanders who fell in the First World War is Beaumont Hamel,
nine kilometres directly north of the town of Albert.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS GIVEN TO THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF CANADA, PERSONNEL RECORD CENTRE.
AS WRITTEN in 1992 BY ROBERT KING, NEPHEW OF CHARLES MESHER

Remembrance Day has just passed and brings renewed memories of my Uncle Charles Mesher.

He was born at Rigolet in 1893, to Ambrose and Mary Ann Mesher. He was a trapper for a number of years before joining up to serve in World War 1.

My mother related a story that, as a prank, he would walk under the falls at Grand Falls,(Churchill Falls). According to the story it was very scary and treacherous.

He enlisted in the 1’st Newfoundland Regiment, July 14, 1915 at the age of 22 years and 7 months, at St. John’s Newfoundland. After a period of training he proceeded to Quebec by train, arriving there on November 27, 1915, training there till July 7, 1916. From there he left for England and was attached to the Expeditionary Force. Only a few days after arriving he was sent to the front and on July 16, 1916 was wounded in battle. Charles was admitted to Dannes Camiers Hospital with a shell wound to the back. Treatment was prescribed and he was transferred to Fourth London Hospital where he remained until October 9, 1916.

Upon discharge from the hospital, Charles was given recuperation leave until February 19, 1917, at which time he was re-engaged in battle.

My mother received a letter advising her of his death. When the war ceased, the war department sent a plaque, the British War Medal and the Victory medal to my mother, Charles sister. We still have this medal in our family today.

We were searching our roots this year and found the plaque in the United/Anglican Church of Northwest River in remembrance of him.

He, like thousands of other soldiers who gave the ultimate gift to their country, gave his life.

It is with utmost respect that now, seventy five years later, we remember him and all others who paid the supreme sacrifice.

Private Charles Mesher Killed in Action 14 April 1917
	1727 Charles Mesher Royal Newfoundland Regiment Son of Ambrose and Mary Ann Mesher Rigolet, Labrador 1893 - 14 April 1917 Enlisted: July 24, 1915 Age 22 years, seven months Embarked: October 27, 1915. Highest rank attained: Private. Charles was a sniper in the 1st Newfoundland Regiment. Burial Details: His name is inscribed on the Beaumont Hamel Memorial among those wno have no known grave.
We have no photograph of Charles Mesher but found this picture in the Spring 1999 edition of Them Days Magazine (Vol. 24, #3). Reprinted below is an article by Charles' nephew, Robert J. King which appeared in Them Days, Vol. 18, #2 -1993. The monument in Port Blandford, Nfld. was erected by Charles's sister, Alice King. If anyone can provide a picture or some further information, or know of someone else who can, please get in touch with us: Commemorated on Page 81 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Burial Information: Cemetery: BEAUMONT-HAMEL (NEWFOUNDLAND) MEMORIAL France Grave Reference: N/A (no known grave) Location: The largest of the battlefield parks established in memory of Newfoundlanders who fell in the First World War is Beaumont Hamel, nine kilometres directly north of the town of Albert. Charles' parents Ambrose and Mary Ann Mesher lived in Labrador all their lives. They both died at Mud Lake, Labrador before Charles went to war. Ambrose was the son of Hannah Brooks and William Mesher. Ambrose and Mary Ann Mesher’s children were Charles, Walter, Robert, Angus (who died as a child) and Alice. All the family remained in Labrador except Alice and Charles. After her parents died, Alice Mesher married Kenneth King and they moved to Port Blandford, Newfouldland, and later moved on to Benton and eventually to Norris Arm. [Reprint of article which appeared in Them Days Magazine: Vol. 18, #2 - 1993] PRIVATE CHARLES A. MESHER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS GIVEN TO THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF CANADA, PERSONNEL RECORD CENTRE. AS WRITTEN in 1992 BY ROBERT KING, NEPHEW OF CHARLES MESHER Remembrance Day has just passed and brings renewed memories of my Uncle Charles Mesher. He was born at Rigolet in 1893, to Ambrose and Mary Ann Mesher. He was a trapper for a number of years before joining up to serve in World War 1. My mother related a story that, as a prank, he would walk under the falls at Grand Falls,(Churchill Falls). According to the story it was very scary and treacherous. He enlisted in the 1’st Newfoundland Regiment, July 14, 1915 at the age of 22 years and 7 months, at St. John’s Newfoundland. After a period of training he proceeded to Quebec by train, arriving there on November 27, 1915, training there till July 7, 1916. From there he left for England and was attached to the Expeditionary Force. Only a few days after arriving he was sent to the front and on July 16, 1916 was wounded in battle. Charles was admitted to Dannes Camiers Hospital with a shell wound to the back. Treatment was prescribed and he was transferred to Fourth London Hospital where he remained until October 9, 1916. Upon discharge from the hospital, Charles was given recuperation leave until February 19, 1917, at which time he was re-engaged in battle. On April 14, 1917 Charles was reported missing in action and presumed dead. My mother received a letter advising her of his death. When the war ceased, the war department sent a plaque, the British War Medal and the Victory medal to my mother, Charles sister. We still have this medal in our family today. We were searching our roots this year and found the plaque in the United/Anglican Church of Northwest River in remembrance of him. He, like thousands of other soldiers who gave the ultimate gift to their country, gave his life. It is with utmost respect that now, seventy five years later, we remember him and all others who paid the supreme sacrifice.
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