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Norris Charles COE

Regimental number1021
Place of birthDeniliquin, New South Wales
Other NamesMorris Charles
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressGeorge Street, Deniliquin, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Thomas Coe, George Street, Deniliquin, New South Wales
Enlistment date7 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 29 May 1919
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.'

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 death22 July 1962
Age at death68
Place of burialDeniliquin Cemetery, New South Wales

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