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Charles Gordon BINNEY

Regimental number2457
Place of birthStawell, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarrier
AddressHouston Street, Stawell, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 3"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Binney, Houston Street, Stawell, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed as Bugler for 3 years in Infantry Regiment, Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date24 September 1914
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentShoeing Smith
Unit nameAustralian Reserve Park 1, Company 10
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollShoeing Smith
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Electrical & Mechanical Mining Corps
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from London on board HT 'Kildonian Castle', 21 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 7 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 6 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as BINNY. Service file states: 'Embarked from Australia 31 March 1916'; but note medal entitlement.
SourcesNAA: B2455, BINNEY Charles Gordon

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