Charles John MEERS

Regimental number3152
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationEngineer
Address66 Upper Fort Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, C J Meers, 66 Upper Fort Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date8 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in strong point, killing the garrison and capturing and leading his section forward and attacking an enemy machine gun.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918