| Regimental number | 2896 |
| Place of birth | Korringa, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telegraph linesman |
| Address | Rooke Street, Devonport, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs B M Aikin, 52 Tamar Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 1 July 1918 (gun shot wound, chest, penetrating). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Takada', 24 December 1918; discharged (wounded), Hobart, 7 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AIKIN Charles Luke |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
