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Thomas Denis Donovan CHARLES

Regimental number165
Place of birthInglewood, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressOmanama, Inglewood, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 11.5"
Weight162 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Phoebe Charles, Omanama, Inglewood, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 July 1917
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 174 Pte Leslie Stuart CHARLES, 31st Bn, killed in action 20 July 1916; 4865 James Henry CHARLES, 25th Bn, killed in action, 14 November 1916;
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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