| Regimental number | 4971 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| School | Gillespies School, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 18 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Aitken, Craigs View, Earles Ferry Eliffife, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Rainecourt, France |
| Age at death | 23 |
| Place of burial | Ramicourt British Cemetery (Row B, Grave 9), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 93 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Son of Mrs J. AITKEN, Fife, Scotland |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AITKEN Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
