Charles Harold Breckell

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BiographyCharles Breckell worked at the Government Demonstration Orchard at Dural.

He enlisted on 25 July 1915

Breckell spent much of May to October 1916 in hospital, suffering from a gunshot wound to his hand and then eyesight problems.

In November he was reported missing after an attack on German lines. His death was confirmed in July 1917.

He had previously served in the Royal Army Medical Corps, Territorial Force, England.Age23Date of Death14 November 1916Civil employmentOrchardistRelationshipsSon of John Adam and Sarah Breckell of 127 Robson Street, Everton, Liverpool, England.

Northcote Primary School, Hounour Roll, Liverpool, England. Cherles Brecknell was born in Liverpool.

Service Information

Service number2583RankPrivateRegimentC Company, 19th Battalion, Australian InfantryPlace of enlistmentLiverpool, NSWPlace of embarkmentSydney, NSW Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

Date of embarkment2 November 1915 Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

Place of deathFlers, FranceBattleThe Somme Battle of the Somme Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

Memorial/Cemetery Warlencourt British Cemetery, FranceDural War MemorialMemorial NotesAlso commemorated on the Northcote Primary School, Honour roll, Liverpool, England Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

KeywordsFirst World War Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

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Charles Harold Breckell