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Charles Ernest BASS

Regimental number1314
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMechanic
Address74 Holt Avenue, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation42
Next of kinSydney Bass, 74 Holt Avenue, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date12 November 1914
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 11 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularEnlisted 12/11/14 - 3rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements. Taken on strength, 3rd Battalion, 3/2/15. Mortally wounded in the back, 6/5/15.
FateDied of wounds 9 May 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Date of death9 May 1915
Age at death43
Place of burialBeach Cemetery, Anzac (Plot I, Row B, Grave No. 33), Gallipoli
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
35
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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