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Charles SETON

Regimental number2386
Place of birthNorth Melbourne Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressMount Best, Toora, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinWife, Mrs Edith Grace Seton, Mount Best, Toora, Victoria
Enlistment date19 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 18 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the night of the 7th May, 1918, sough or MORLANCOURT, No. 2386, Private Charles SETON proceeded down a trench to reconnoitre, although he was warned by the Infantry that it was still occupied by the enemy. He showed great courage and devotion to duty and was instrumental in the taking of two light enemy machine guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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