| Regimental number | 189 |
| Place of birth | Euroa, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Age at embarkation | 23.3 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas McCombe, Strathbogie, Euroa, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Member of Rifle Club for 2 years. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Euroa, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At Herleville, East of Amiens, during minor operations on 17th August, 1918, this N.C.O. led a bombing party against the enemy, and after a severe bomb fight forced the enemy back, inflicting heavy casualties. During an enemy counter attack, although wounded in the shoulder, he remained at the block in the trench, and continued to throw bombs until the position was secure. He was then evacuated. His initiative and courage was of a very high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 109 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 190 Lance Corporal Sydney Russell McCOMBE, 23rd Bn, killed in action, 1 September 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, 30 August 1915. Disembarked Alexandria from Lemnos, 7 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 19 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 30 March 1916. Took part in a raid of enemy's trenches, night of 29-30 June 1916. Wounded in action, 4 August 1916 (gun shot wound, left arm), and admitted to 37th Field Ambulance; transferred to Ambulance Train, 5 August 1916, and admitted to 13th General Hospital, Boulogne, 6 August 1916; transferred to England, 7 August 1916, and admitted to WM War Hospital, Whitchurch, Glamorgan, 8 August 1916 (shrapnel wound, left shoulder: slight); transferred to 3rd Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 12 October 1916; discharged on furlough, 1 November 1916, to report to Command Depot, Perham Downs, 16 November 1916. Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 8 August 1917; discharged, 1 October 1917; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 55 days. Appointed Lance Corporal, 18 August 1917. Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, 9 October 1917; marched into Convalescent Training Depot, 19 November 1917; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 42 days. Marched into 2nd Training Brigade, Fovant, 28 November 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 27 December 1917; rejoined 23rd Bn, in the field, 1 January 1918. Promoted Corporal, 24 April 1918. Wounded in action (2nd occasion), 1 September 1918 (gun shot wound, right arm); admitted to 9th Australian Field Ambulance same day, and then transferred to 53rd Casualty Clearing Station and to Ambulance Train; admitted to 11th Stationary Hospital, Rouen 2 September 1918; transferred to England, 3 September 1918, and admitted to Lord Derby War Hospital, Warrington, 4 September 1918; discharged on furlough, 8 October 1918, to report to No 4 Command Depot, Hurdcott, 22 October 1918. On Command at PT School, Devonport, 8 November 1918; marched into No 4 Command Depot, 25 November 1918. Marched into Reserve Brigade Australian Artillery, Heytesbury, 10 December 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Berrima', 2 January 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 17 February 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 11 April 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name recorded incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as McCOOMBE. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Euroa Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McCOMBE Charles George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
