Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1909 William Charles Fuller (age 24) and Mary Elizabeth Phillips were married. They had five children.
The London Gazette 28942. List Of Names Referred To In Despatch Dated 8 October, 1914.
[8th October 1914]. 2nd Battalion The Welsh Regiment.
Lieutenant-Colonel C. B. Morland.
Captain and Adjutant W. H. Ferrar.
Captain C. R. Berkeley, D.S.O.
Lieutenant C. A. S. Carleton.
Lieutenant G. D. Melville.
No. 7711 Company Quartermaster-Serjeant J. B. Connie.
No. 6843 Company Serjeant-Major G. Hunter.
No. 9364 Serjeant A. Smedley.
No. 7753 Private W. Fuller (age 30)
On 29th October 1914 William Charles Fuller (age 30) was wounded while dressing the wounds of Private Tagg; shrapnel entered his right side, twelve inches in up to his shoulder blade and came to rest on his right lung. Fuller was sent to Swansea Hospital where they operated, removing the shrapnel. Fuller was given a home posting after his recovery, as a recruiting sergeant in Wales.
The London Gazette 28983. War Office, 23rd November, 1914. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned Non-commissioned Officer for conspicuous bravery whilst serving with the Expeditionary Force:—
No. 7753 Lance-Corporal William Fuller (age 30), 2nd Battalion, The Welsh Regiment, for conspicuous gallantry on 14th September [1914], near Chivy on the Aisne, by advancing about 100 yards to pick up Captain Haggard, who was mortally wounded, and carrying him back to cover under very heavy rifle and machine gun fire.
On 13th January 1915 William Charles Fuller (age 30) was invested with his Victoria Cross by King George V of the United Kingdom (age 49) at Buckingham Palace [Map].
On 29th December 1974 William Charles Fuller (age 90) died. He was buried at Oystermouth Cemetery, The Mumbles. At the time of his burial his grave was not marked with a stone.