| Regimental number | 554 |
| Place of birth | Palmer, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Palmer, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 5.25" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Mengersen, Palmer, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Motor Transport Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At NOREUIL on 2nd April, 19417, this man as a Runner was employed throughout the action in carrying messages between the advanced relay station in NOREUIL and the front line and between advanced relay and first relay stations. Both of these routes were swept with heavy shrapnel, H.E. and Machine Gun fire. he also guided several parties to the line and throughout was cool, fearless, swift and absolutely reliable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: [1609] Lt Herman Edgar MENGERSEN 25th Bn, died of wounds, 22 September 1917; 4560 Sergeant Irwin Oscar MENGERSEN DCM, 50th Bn, returned to Australia, 4 July 1919; 4163 Pte Norman Victor MENGERSEN, 25th Bn, returned to Australia, 25 August 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 23 December 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 8 February 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 24 February 1920. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MENGERSEN Charles Herman |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
