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 |