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Charles Wilkins ALGIE

Regimental number8640
Place of birthToorak, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationAnalytical chemist
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.6
Height5' 9"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinMother, Margaret Ann Algie, 'Dalkeith', Crimea Street, Caulfield, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in the Senior Cadets; transferred to Field Artillery prior to AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date19 September 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name6th Field Artillery Brigade, Brigade Ammunition Column
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 November 1915
FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from Liverpool on board HT 'Delta', 25 January 1919; disembarked, Melbourne, 10 March 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 24 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ALGIE Charles Wilkins

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