Born in 1892 at Shanklin, Isle of Wight, son of Albert William (Commercial Clerk with J. Smithers & Son) and Elizabeth Hewitt. 1901: A Scholar with his family including Brother Thomas at 46 Wycliffe Road, Battersea. His father died in 1904. 1911: A Stock and Share Brokers Clerk living with his widowed mother and brother at 53 Arliss Road, Lavender Hill, Surrey.
When he enlisted in London his residence was noted as South Woodford. He joined 6 London on 3rd September 1914 at the same time as Thomas and they served together.
On 8th October 1916 the Battalion was in the line at Eaucourt l’Abbeye. This had been captured by 47 Division earlier in the month during the first phase of the Battle of Transloy, which was part of the Battle of the Somme. Their positions were shelled heavily by the Germans for the whole day, injuring 85 other ranks, and killing 20. Charles Hewitt was among the 20 Killed in Action that day.
He and his brother are also commemorated on the family gravestone at Merton Cemetery and the Wanstead War Memorial.
X/R: Rifleman Thomas Henry Hewitt (Brother).
Research by Adrian Lee, Local Historian
Sources:
Ancestry.com