Those who served – and some of their families |

Over 270 men from Charing served. Some were regulars, some enlisted in the early days of the war, some later. These panels look at volunteering and conscription and at a few of the families of those who served, some of whom never returned. Many families lost one member. The Hardwicks, Sages and Woodcocks lost two. All three of the Towner brothers who enlisted died. There were some happier stories, however, and our final panel looks at two men with Charing connections who won the VC.

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40 Serving men — **Serving in the First World War**

7 Woodcocks — **The Woodcock family: uncle and nephew died but two sons survived**

8 Hardwicks — **The Hardwick family: soldiers and VAD nurses**

31 Methodist 1 Ellen A2 — **The Ellen family, who lost one of their five sons**

6 Towners — **The Towner family where three brothers died**

48 Charing Heath church 1 — **Cousins in arms: the Sage family**

32 Methodist 2 A2 — **Farmers’ sons: Fuller and Jenkins**

33 Methodist 3 Nelson & Spillett A2 — **Farm boys: Nelson and Spillett**

4, FOR VALOUR — **For Valour: Victoria Cross winners**