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Charles WILSON

Regimental number5201
Place of birthCarlisle, Cumberland, England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationGrocer
Address22 Harleston Road, Northampton, England
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.2
Height5' 7"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs J A Peatfield, 22 Harleston Road, Northampton, England
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on medical unfitness)
Enlistment date6 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 January 1916
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 31 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateDischarged in London 11 March 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Discharged in London, 11 March 1919.

Susequently commenced return to Australia, 20 May 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 January 1937
Place of burialRookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, WILSON Charles

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