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Charles Edward ADAMSON

Regimental number3678
Place of birthMaldon, Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationFarmer
AddressGower Muckleford, via Maldon, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29.2
Height5' 7"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinFather, J Adamson, Gower Muckleford, via Maldon, Victoria
Previous military serviceMember, Birchip Rifle Club; served in 8th Infantry Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; left the district.
Enlistment date20 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll20 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name5th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Discharge date30 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 20 August 1916

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karoa', 28 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 30 June 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1 February 1958
SourcesNAA: B2455, ADAMSON Charles Edward

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