Charles Edward HARRADINE

Regimental number2258
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationButcher
AddressWest Wallsend, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinSister, Mrs K Weston, 82 Station Street, Barnes, London, Surrey, England
Enlistment date13 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 14 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 10 February 1917

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'He rendered invaluable assistance in the consolidation and defensive organisation of the left flank during the operations on the night of 4th/5th February, 1917, north east of GUEUDECOURT. His conspicuous bravery under fire, and example, stimulated his men in the attack, and in their determination to consolidate, and if necessary, defend the position to the last man. He has always on previous occasions shown great bravery, and as Sergeant of the Bombing Platoon is one of the most valuable N.C.O.s in the Battalion. In the counter attack he fearlessly exposed himself in order to direct the fire of the rifle grenades. I strongly recommend him for the D.C.M.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal