| Service number | 19811 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Leading Seaman |
| Unit | HMAS Perth |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 01 March 1942 |
| Place of Death | Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom |
| Source | AWM146 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Royal Australian Navy |
Roll of Honour Charles Edward Essex
Location on the Roll of Honour
Charles Edward Essex's name is located at panel 5 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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Roll of Honour name projection
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