Charles Matthew Park
First Name:
Charles
Middle Name:
Matthew
Last Name:
Park
Alternate Spelling:
Charles Mathew Park
Date of Birth:
Tuesday, December 20, 1898
Mother's Name:
Catherine
Father's Name:
William Park
Date Enlisted:
Tuesday, February 15, 1916
Rank at Enlistment:
Private
Rank at Discharge:
Private
Unit:
53rd Battalion
Service:
Infantry
Awards:
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Details:
Charles Park (Service No 1972) was born in Liverpool, England and arrived in Australia in October, 1915. At the time of enlistment, Charles stated he was a single 19 year old sailor at Bulli.
Charles embarked on HMAT A37 Barambah with 3rd Reinforcements, 53rd Battalion on 23rd June,1916. He arrived in England on 25th August, 1916 and finally went to France on 5th December, 1916.
Charles saw service on the Western Front until admitted to hospital sick on 15th January, 1917.
While in England, Charles came to the notice of the authorities and on 21st May, 1917 was reclassified as underage. He was returned to Australia in June,1918 and discharged medically unfit on 28th September, 1918.
There is no further information available on Charles Park.
Sources:
NAA: B2455, PARK CHARLES MATTHEW
