Charles N ENSOR Cinderford 1919 1945 Paratrooper RIP (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 22:14 (31 days ago) @ slowhands

Charles Nephi Ensor was the son of Samuel George and Kate (Parry) Ensor, of Cinderford, Gloucestershire, he enlisted in the Gloucestershire Regiment and volunteered for Airborne Forces.

Private Ensor successfully completed glider training and was posted to 2nd (Airborne) Battalion, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry and took part in Operation Varsity (Rhine Crossing).

Pte Ensor was killed in action on 24 March 1945, aged 26, and was given a field burial at Hamminkeln, Germany and was re-interred to Reichswald Forest War Cemetery on 18 April 1947.

Marriages Mar 1910 (>99%)
Ensor Samuel George Westbury S. 6a 449
PARRY Kate Westbury S. 6a 449

Births Sep 1919 (>99%)
Ensor Charles N Parry Westbury S 6a 437

1939 75 St White's Road, Cinderford
Samuel G Ensor 08 Jul 1886 Male Colliery Haulage Contractor (Below) Married 117 1
Kate Ensor 11 Mar 1889 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 117 2
Phyllis I M Bullock (Ensor) 05 Jun 1912 Female Domestic Servant Single 117 3
Charles N Ensor 24 Jul 1919 Male Master Butcher Single 117 4

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