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Charles James SAMS

Regimental number321
Date of birth--/06/1893
Place of birthParkes, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTeacher
AddressLancaster Cross Street, Waverley, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 7.5"
Weight170 lbs
Next of kinSister, Annie Sams, Lancaster Cross Street, Waverley, New South Wales
Previous military serviceYes, 17th Bn A.I.F192 242090 Medical unfitness.
Enlistment date5 January 1915
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name17th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on 12 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll17th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF17
Promotion date: 29 September 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: INF17
Promotion date: 1 January 1918

FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in charge of a platoon in close support. When the enemy attacked, he promptly brought a heavy fire to bear on them. He then led his platoon forward with the main counter attack, exposed to very heavy artillery and machine gun fire, and was wounded, but carried on until success was assured. He set a fine example before being sent back to have his wound dressed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Discharge date14 August 1919
Other details

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 5 July 1919, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (appointment terminated), Sydney, 14 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Death attributed to war service.
Date of death2 December 1932
Age at death39
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, SAMS Charles James

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