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David Samuel CHARLES

Regimental number156
Place of birthInglewood, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressOmanama, Inglewood, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 8.75"
Weight156 lbs
Next of kinMother, Phoebe Charles, Omanama, Inglewood, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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