Regimental number | 1021 |
Place of birth | Deniliquin, New South Wales |
Other Names | Morris Charles |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | George Street, Deniliquin, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Coe, George Street, Deniliquin, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At POZIERES from 1st to 5th August, 1916. For most gallant work as Battalion messenger for 5 days under heavy fire, and also for excellent service as a guide to troops moving up to the tranches.'
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Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Re-embarked, 8 February 1916, as 4001 Private, 23rd Bn, 9th Reinforcements, from Melbourne on board HMAT A69 'Warilda'. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 68 |
Place of burial | Deniliquin Cemetery, New South Wales |