Geddes, William Charles

Personal Details
SurnameGeddes
First nameWilliam
Middle nameCharles
Date of birth22/04/1888
Place of birthMuttaburra, QLD

Details

Charles was the son of Robert Frederick Geddes and Jane Sarah Levin [Ref: 1888/000032]
Siblings:
Agnes Janet – 15/7/1881
Emily Grace – 8/11/1883
Robert Alexander – 8/3/1886
William Charles – 22/4/1888
While on active service in WWI in England Charles married Clara Jane Olney 21/3/1918

War Records
Conflict

ServiceAustralian Army
Service number4300
Date of enlistment03/11/1915
Place of enlistmentHolsworthy, NSW
Next of kinJane Kennedy [Mother]
Date of discharge12/07/1919
Posting at discharge18th Battalion
RankPrivate
Prisoner of war

Yes

Source

www.awm.gov.au/database

Notes

Charles was a 26 year old railway portor when he enlisted in the 18 Infantry Battalion - 1 to 13 Reinforcements (May 1915 - June 1916)
Ship Name: HMAT Star of England
Ship Number: A15
Date of Embarkation: 8/03/1916
Place of Embarkation: Sydney
On the 15/4/1918 he was reported MIA in France then on the 7/5/1918 was reported as a POW on German Hands.