Charles Sorley
Captain Charles Hamilton Sorley (19 May 1895 – 13 October 1915) was a British Army officer and Scottish war poet who fought in the First World War. He was killed in action during the Battle of Loos in October 1915.
Charles Sorley | |
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| Born | Charles Hamilton Sorley 19 May 1895 Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Died | 13 October 1915 (aged 20) Hulluch, Lens, France |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Occupation | Soldier, Poet, Student |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Marlborough College |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Notable works | Marlborough and Other Poems |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1915 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Suffolk Regiment |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
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