Major Charles James Balfour

Campaign:

World War 1


Died:

18.8.1939

Served throughout World War 1 with the Scots Guards

Charles James Balfour was born 8 February 1889 in Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom to Charles Barrington Balfour (1862-1921) and Helena McDonnell (1865-1948) and died 18 August 1939 Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom of unspecified causes. He married Aurea Versa Baring (1891-1975) 10 January 1917

  • Captain Charles James Balfour (HU 113224) Captain Charles James Balfour. Unit: Scots Guards. Death: Not known Copyright: © IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205289982

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