Memorials & Monuments
on the Isle of Wight
- Biography -
- Charles Henry Waller -

ISLE OF WIGHT MERCURY

Friday, January 5, 1940 Page 2

MARRIAGE
WALLER-DIXON. - On Saturday, Dec. 30th, at St. Stephen's Church, Portsmouth, Leading O.C. Charles H. Waller, of Tulse Hill, Ventnor, to Doris Dixon, Cyprus Road, Portsmouth.

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Ventnor Naval Man Married at Portsmouth

A very pretty Naval wedding of local interest took place on Saturday last at St. Stephen's Church, Portsmouth, between Leading O.C. Charles H. Waller, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Waller, of Tulse Hill, Ventnor, and Miss Doris Dixon, daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. Dixon, of 11 Cyprus Road, Portsmouth. The Rev. Sergeant officiated, and Mr. Bayswater (organist) played appropriate music before and during the service. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, A. Gordon, R.N., and wore a gown of white satin in Queen Elizabeth style, with orange blossom, coronet and embroidered veil to match, and carried a sheaf of lilies.
The attendants were Elsie Gordon (sister of the bride) and Barbara Waller (cousin of the groom), and four year-old page, Roy Ince (nephew of bride). The bridesmaid's dresses were of green satin with silver sashes and they wore turbans to match. They carried bouquets of brown chrysanthemums. The page looked very sweet in white satin and carrying a large silver horse shoe.
The best man was Leading (C) Charles Houghton, R.N., friend of the groom.
The reception was held at the home of the bride's sister in Powerscourt Road and between 40 and 50 guests were present.
There were numerous presents. There was no honeymoon on account of the bridegroom's short leave.

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Friday, September 13, 1940 Page 3

Ventnor and the War
Naval Man Missing
Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Waller, of 2 Tulse Hill, Ventnor, received official intimation on Tuesday that their only son, Charles H. Waller, leading cook, of H.M.S. sloop Godetia, is missing. He joined the Navy at Portsmouth five years ago and had been married nine months. His wife is living at Copner. Mr. Waller, who was home on leave at Easter, was formerly employed at the MacFisheries, Ventnor branch, and was for some time a server at St. Alban's. He is 25 years of age.

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Friday, September 27, 1940 Page 2

ROLL OF HONOUR
WALLER. - As a result of an accident while on active service, Charles Henry, only son of J.H. and I. Waller, 2 Tulse Hill, Ventnor.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
WALLER. - Mr. and Mrs. Waller beg to return thanks for the many expressions of sympathy with them in their sad loss and for letters and messages sent; and would ask friends to accept this intimation of gratitude.

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Local Man Killed
We regret to announce that Leading Officers' Cook Charles Henry Waller, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Waller, 2 Tulse Hill, who was reported as missing in our issue of a recent date, is now announced to have been killed as a result of an accident. Deceased was formerly a server at St. Alban's, and a requiem mass was held there yesterday (Thursday), when the principal mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Waller (father and mother), Mrs. Downe and Mrs. Parsons.

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Friday, September 5, 1941 Page 2

IN MEMORIAM

WALLER. - In loving memory of our dear son, Charlie, L.O.C., R.N., missing, presumed killed, H.M.S., September 6th, 1940. Aged 25. From his loving Father and Mother.
As we loved him, so we miss him,
In our memory ever dear,
Longed for, loved, remembered always,
Bringing many a silent tear.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Waller, 2 Tulse Hill, Ventnor, I.W.

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Friday, September 3, 1943 Page 2

In Memoriam
WALLER. - In loving memory of our dearest son, Charles Henry, Leading Officers' Cook, who lost his life in one of H.M. ships, Sept. 6, 1940.
Three years ago we had to part
From one we love with all our heart;
May god forgive a silent tear
And a constant thought that you were here.
- From his ever loving Mum and Dad, 2 Tulse Hill, Ventnor.

ISLE OF WIGHT MERCURY br />br /> Friday, September 8, 1944 Page 2 br />br /> IN MEMORIAM WALLER. - In loving memory of our dearest son, Charles Henry, Leading Officers' Cook, who lost his life in one of H.M. Ships, Sept. 6, 1940. - Still sadly missed. From his ever-loving Mum and Dad.

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Friday, September 7, 1945 Page 2

IN MEMORIAM
WALLER. - In loving memory of our dear son, Charles Henry Waller, Leading Officers' Cook, of 2, Tulse Hill, Ventnor, who lost his life while serving in H.M. Sloop Godetia, which, it can now be stated, was sunk in collision with a merchant vessel on September 6, 1940.
While he rests in peaceful sleep
His memory we shall always keep.