| Service number | 4606 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Marrickville |
| Death Date | 1916-07-24 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
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| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Charles William Sturdy Tate
Description
Private Charles William Sturdy Tate (4606, 54th Battalion) was born in Marrickville, NSW, and was apprenticed to a lithographist when he enlisted in August 1915. Charles was reported missing during the battle of Fromelles, 19-20 July 1916. In August, it was reported that Charles had died of wounds on 24 July 1916 while a prisoner of war in Germany. He is buried in the Douai Communal Cemetery, Douai, France. Charles’ mother later wrote that he was 17 years and 6 months of age at the time of his death.
Rolls
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 54th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files:
- Unit
- 54th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 54th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 16 August 1915 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 16 February 1916 | |
| Date of death | 24 July 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 24 July 1916 |