Charles Herbert SCAFE

Regimental number1616
Date of birth2 November 1887
Place of birthWinton, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation hand
AddressRanger's Valley, Jericho, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.8
Height5' 11"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinMr William Henry Scafe, Ranger's Valley, Jericho, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date13 May 1915
Place of enlistmentRockhampton, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 9 July 1919
Discharge date16 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, 27 May 1918 (gassed).

Married May Elizabeth WATERS, spinster, St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Brockley, 19 October 1918.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Prince Ludwig', 9 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 9 November 1919.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No Q54848.
SourcesNAA: B2455, SCAFE Charles Herbert