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Charles Ambrose MICHALANNEY

Regimental number5032
Place of birthMarrabel, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressHamilton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Height5' 5"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Hannah Michaleanney, Hamilton, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of chronic indigestion)
Enlistment date11 March 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide,
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board A45 Bulla on 24 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 July 1919
Discharge date2 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 30 July 1918 (shell wound, nose and scalp).

Wounded in action (second occasion), 29 September 1918 (gun shot wound, temple).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 5 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 2 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death24 December 1951
Age at death64
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, MICHALANNEY Charles Ambrose

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