| Regimental number | 1602 |
| Place of birth | Hotham, Yorkshire, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Paruna, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.11 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Jane Petch, Paruna, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1602A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1601 Pte Reginald Brough PETCH, 27th Bn, returned to Australia, 23 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ormonde', 16 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 28 September 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 79 |
| Place of burial | Loxton Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PETCH Charles Geoffrey |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
