Morris, Charles John

Personal Details
SurnameMorris
First nameCharles
Middle nameJohn
Date of birth11/05/1918
Place of birthMuttaburra, Qld
Date of death16/07/2004

Details

Charles was born in Muttaburra and died at Redland Bay, Qld.

He served in the Australian Army in World War II for 6 years.

Survived by 3 children
Ronald John Morris
Adrienne Patricia Morris (Verco)
Rosemarry Elisabeth Morris (Young/Sheehan)

War Records
Conflict

ServiceAustralian Army
Service numberQX1580
Date of enlistment19/11/1939
Locality of enlistmentMuttaburra, Qld
Place of enlistmentHughenden, Qld
Next of kinC. Morris
Date of discharge23/11/1945
Posting at discharge2/9 Australian Infantry Battalion
RankSergeant
Prisoner of war

No

Source

www.ww2roll.gov.au

Notes

Charles was wounded in the leg in the Western Desert and in the arm in Buna Campaign. Served in England (during Dunkirk), Middle East (Juribub, Tobruk, Palestine), PNG (Milne Bay,Buna/Gona,Shaggy Ridge), Bougainville.
[Source:Ronald John Morris ]

 

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Start date1941
End date1941