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Charles AMEY

Regimental number62056
Date of birth25 September 1893
Place of birthCaltowie, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressCaltowie, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.9
Height5' 8.75"
Weight153 lbs
Next of kinFather, Samuel Amey, Laura, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 June 1918
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1-6 (SA) Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/111/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board SS Gaika on 6 August 1918
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 1 August 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Commemorated on Caltowie Methodist Church Roll of Honour, now located in Caltowie Cemetery, South Australia.
Discharge date3 October 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1234 Pte Percy Harold AMEY, 16th Bn, killed in action, 11 April 1917.
Other details

War service: England, France (post-Armistice)

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 1 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 3 October 1919.

Medal: British War Medal
Date of death9 July 1979
Age at death85
Place of burialLaura Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, AMEY Charles

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