| Regimental number | 419 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Other Names | ABBOTT, Aubrey Charles Lydiard |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mounted constable |
| Address | Murrulla Station, Wingen, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Marion Abbott, Murrulla Station, Wingen, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 7th Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 12th Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: Captain Unit: 12th Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Enlisted in the AN&MEF, 11 August 1914; discharged, 4 March 1915. Transferred to the AIF, March 1915. Served Egypt, Gallipoli. Commissioned at Gallipoli, 28 October 1915. Fell ill while serving in Sinai, July 1916; invalided to England. Married Hilda Gertrude Harnett, daughter of John Joseph Harnett, Australian grazier. Rejoined the Light Horse, June 1917; took part in the charge at Beersheba, October 1917. Wounded in action, 1 May 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Appointment terminated, 13 February 1920. MHR, Gwydir, New South Wales, 1925-29, 1931-37. Minister for Home Affairs, 1928-29. Administrator, Northern Territory, 1937-46. |
| Miscellaneous details | Full name: Charles Lydiard Aubrey ABBOTT |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 89 |
| Place of burial | South Head Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
