| Regimental number | 297 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Maryborough, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.7 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | August Bubke, Biggenden, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in C Troop, A Squadron, 1st Light Horse. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Biggenden, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 16 May 1915 (gun shot wound, left thigh). Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Willochra', 8 March 1917; discharged (medically unfit: neurasthenia), Brisbane, 6 June 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q185188. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 67 |
| Place of burial | Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BUBKE Charles William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
