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Charles Edward CHALKER

Regimental number2630
Place of birthTaralga New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressTaralga, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, Edward Chalker, Wombeyan Caves, Taralga, New South Wales
Enlistment date22 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name55th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/72/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 January 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2631 Pte Frederick William CHALKER, 55th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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