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Charles Frederick PARDOE

Regimental number605
Place of birthWorcester England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Kate Pardoe, Ornbersley near Droitwich, Worcestershire, England
Enlistment date26 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 7 August 1916
Date of death14 November 1916
Age at death from cemetery records23
Place of burialWarlencourt British Cemetery (Plot II, Row H, Grave No. 35), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
108
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John and Kate PARDOE, Ombersley, Droitwich, Worcs, England
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He did fine work with his machine gun and showed great pluck and coolness during the enemy's counter attack. When the enemy had broken into our new line, he put his gun into position and enfiladed them.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

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