The Lost Men of Sutton New Town
Charles Henry Levett, Private
Middlesex Regiment, 1st Battalion, L/8830
Charles was born in Notting Hill, London to Thomas and Annie Levett. Charles’ father had various occupations including general labourer, milk carter and bootmaker/repairer. Charles’ mother died when he was only 12.
In 1911 Charles was living at Sutton Grove in Sutton, he was 30 years old, single and working as a general labourer.
Charles enlisted in the Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment), 1st Battalion at Hounslow. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre, a military decoration of France created in 1915 that was awarded to individuals who distinguished themselves in acts of heroism involving combat with enemy forces.
Charles was killed in action in France on 25th September 1915. He was 32 years old. His death was recorded in St Barnabas Parish magazine in June 1916.
Charles is commemorated on the Loos Memorial.
Sutton New Town 