Charles Henry NUNN

Regimental number145
Place of birthCambridge England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBricklayer
AddressWerris Creek, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinFather, William Nunn, Sutton Combs, England
Enlistment date17 December 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentLance Sergeant
Unit name34th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/51/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 2 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll34th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For gallant service on night of 4th/5th March 1918 during raid on enemy trenches in vicinity of WARNETON. He had charge of one of the assaulting parties and exhibited splendid courage and determination in fighting his way through the trench leading to his objective, and ultimately in mopping up his objective.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120
Date: 7 August 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal