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Charles BESSELL

Regimental number1587
Place of birthLisle, Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMiner
AddressLisle, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinMother, C Bessell, Lisle, Tasmania
Enlistment date9 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Not awarded.
Recommendation date: 18 August 1915

FateReturned to Australia 1 November 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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