Charles George GORDON

Regimental number1544
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.5
Height5' 9.25"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinFather, Samuel Gordon, South Kulin via Wickepin, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date12 November 1914
Place of enlistmentHelena Vale, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on 22 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 26 November 1918
Discharge date29 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1664 Lance Corporal Alexander GORDON, 11th Bn, returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia, 26 November 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, back), Perth, 29 May 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, GORDON Charles George