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Charles David
TILLSLEY
103
37
70 inches
70 inches
170 lbs
170 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the late summer of 1959, a man named Charles David Tillsley, who was 35 years old at the time, was on a fishing trip with some friends on the Churchill River in Manitoba. Born in March 1924 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Charles was a husband and a father to three children. His life was also marked by a distinguished military career, having served in both World War II and the Korean War, where he achieved the rank of Captain. By 1957, he and his wife had settled in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he continued his service in the Army. The fishing excursion in September of 1959 was meant to be a moment of leisure and camaraderie, a break from the routines of military and family life. However, the trip took a tragic turn when Charles passed away during the outing. The powerful and deep waters of the Churchill River became his final resting place, as his body was never recovered from its depths. The specific circumstances that led to this unfortunate event remain unclear from the available information. The disappearance of Charles David Tillsley is a poignant story of loss and the enduring pain of ambiguity. While he is officially considered to have passed away in 1959, the fact that his body was never found leaves a lingering sense of him being missing. His life story, that of a dedicated soldier and a family man, is overshadowed by the sudden and unresolved nature of his death. The overview of this case is one of a recreational outing that ended in tragedy, leaving a family to grapple with their loss without the finality of a proper farewell.
Gallery 0 MACKEY, James Alexander Personal details Missing since September 18, 1959 Year of birth 1912 Age at disappearance 47 Gender Male Bio group White Height 178cm / 5ft 10in Weight 68kg / 150lb Complexion Light/Fair Wearing or features 0
Sep 18, 1959
Churchill River, CHURCHILL
Manitoba
Churchill RCMP
Churchill
Manitoba
(204) 983-5461
(204) 983-5461
Law Enforcement
20141538456
Churchill RCMP
Grey
Blue
Blue
Complexion: Light/Fair
No
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