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Charles Henry BLUM

Regimental number1644
Place of birthWarracknabeal, Victoria
Other NamesCharlie
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressAlawoona, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Blum, Alawoona, South Australia
Enlistment date13 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name50th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/67/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 11 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death5 August 1961
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia

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