Background
Jarvis was born in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire on 29 March 1881.
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Charles Jarvis
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Career
He lived most of his early life in Carnoustie, Angus, where there is now a memorial to him. He joined the army in 1898 and was transferred to the reserve in 1907. At the outbreak of WW1 he was recalled to service.
He was 33 years old, and a lance-corporal in the 57th Field Company, Royal Engineers, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Venture capital (the first Venture capital of the war).
Only three weeks into the war on 23 August 1914 at Jemappes, Belgium, Lance-Corporal Jarvis worked for 1½ hours under heavy fire, in full view of the enemy and finally succeeded in firing charges for the demolition of a bridge. He was wounded in the process.
He was later promoted to second corporal and corporal before being discharged from the Army in 1917. He went on to work at the Naval Dockyard at Portsmouth.
He returned to Dundee in 1941.
Achievements
Membership
In civilian life, Jarvis was a metalworker and a member of the Walthamstow Branch of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers.
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Nationality
United Kingdom
Awards
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Victoria Cross Victoria Cross; medal at Buckingham
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour 'in the face of the enemy' to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories.The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour 'in the face of the enemy' to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories.