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Charles William AMBER

Regimental number71
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
Address2 Dover Street, Maylands, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Amber, 2 Dover Street, Maylands, South Australia
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, F Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Quartermaster Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Work at Jeancourt 18-23 September 1918.
Recommendation date: 18 January 1919

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Other details

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

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