| Regimental number | 3598 |
| Place of birth | Grimoldby England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Devonport, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs H Freshney, Devonport, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 20th October, 1917, whilst on the YPRES - MENIN Road, in charge of ammunition urgently required at the Battery, a heavy barrage on the road and vicinity was encountered. Notwithstanding the heavy shell fire, Driver C.E. FRESHNEY, by his own sterling service and example ensured the delivery of the ammunition to his Battery at a very critical time. His work has been excellent throughout the whole period of the recent operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Son: 3620 Pte Charles Thomas FRESHNEY, 40th Bn, returned to Australia, 25 September 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |