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Norris Charles COE

Regimental number4001
Other NamesMorris Charles
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressGeorge Street, Deniliquin, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Thomas Coe, George Street, Deniliquin, New South Wales
Enlistment date7 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (Awarded)


For most gallant work as Battalion messenger for 5 days under heavy fire, also for excellent service as guide.
Recommendation date: 9 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 29 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At POZIERES from 1st to 5th August, 1916. For most gallant work as Battalion messenger for 5 days under heavy fire, and also for excellent service as a guide to troops moving up to the trenches.'

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