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Charles AHEARNE

Regimental number49
Date of birth4 November 1888
Place of birthVictoria
Other NamesAHRENS
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSleeper hewer
AddressDwellingup, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs K Ahearne, Yarram, Victoria
Enlistment date14 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Recommendation date: 10 February 1917

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 1 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 13 December 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in the attack, and after clearing up all the objectives allotted to him he supervised under heavy shell fire, the consolidation of the right sector of the line. When the enemy put down a heavy barrage on one of his posts he saved many casualties by gallantly going into the barrage and leading his men forward in advance of the post. His tireless energy and personal example did much to maintain the spirits of his men under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137
Date: 30 August 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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