Regimental number | 1777 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Strahan, Tasmania |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | East Devonport, Tasmania |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Height | 5' 9" |
Weight | 175 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Clara Ethel Abel, Somerset, Tasmania |
Previous military service | Served for 1 year in the Naval Reserve, |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Hobart, Tasmania |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Work at Polygon Wood on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Tried by District Court Martial, 24 March 1917, on charge of being absent without leave,20 November-26 December 1917; escaping lawful custody; sentenced to 9 months' detention. Wounded in action, 1 October 1917 (gun shot wound, right buttock). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Valencia', 20 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 31 October 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 85 |
Place of burial | Strahan Cemetery, Tasmania |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ABEL Charles Alfred |