| Regimental number | 3267 |
| Place of birth | Whitley Bay England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Address | c/o R J Fairburn, Gloucester, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Uncle, R J Fairburn, Gloucester, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 15th October, 1917, near BELLIEWAARDE LAKE, east of YPRES, Sergeant CHARLTON was in charge of a convoy getting railway material to forward area. He found the road at one point torn up by enemy shelling. He immediately organised a working party, carried the necessary material and repaired the road, thus enabling his convoy and traffic generally to et through. On 18th October, 1917, east of YPRES, the main MENIN ROAD was under shell fire and two motor lorries got jammed across the road owing to one of them trying to turn too close in front of the other. Sergeant CHARLTON organised clearing parties and cleared the block with little delay and allowed the traffic to be resumed. But for Sergeant CHARLTON's prompt action the casualties would have been far greater than they were. This N.C.O. has on other occasions displayed like qualities of courage and resourcefulness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
