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Charles Herbert MEEK

Regimental number1797
Place of birthStaffordshire England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation overseer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alice Pailey, Marsh Street, Walshall, Staffordshire, England
Enlistment date23 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/12/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 24 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 19th October, 1917, when in charge of teams taking up ammunition urgently required at his Battery near ZONNEBEKE, undeterred by the heavy shell fire, by his courage, judgment and determination he succeeded in delivering his ammunition to his Battery at a very critical period. His work throughout the recent operations has set a splendid example of soldierly conduct and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

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

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