| Regimental number | 73 |
| Place of birth | Norwich, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter's labourer |
| Address | 277 Henderson Road, Alexandria, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Minns, Balham, London, England |
| Previous military service | Served for 12 months in the Imperial Yeomany, South Africa (Boer War); unit disbanded at war's end. Previously rejected for AIF enlistment as medically unfit. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 4591 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia, 15 April 1915; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 2 May 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | See 4591 C A MINNS for second period of service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 81 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MINNS Charles Ashley |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
