Charles Bernard Donaldson

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BiographyCharles Donaldson enlisted on 1 December 1914 and took part in the original Gallipoli landing on 25 April 1915.

He died while being Involved in sapping at "Brown's Dip", he was carrying a bag of dirt when struck in the head by a sniper's bullet.

He was a member of the Sydney University ScoutsAge24Date of Death20 July 1915Civil employmentCivil Servant Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

EducatedSydney Grammar School, NSW Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

RelationshipsSon of George and Grace Gertrude Donaldson of Kintore Street, Wahroonga.

Brother of Grace Gertrude Dorothea Donaldson of Vaucluse, John Ebenezer Donaldson who also died, and George Shirley Donaldson who survived and was awarded the Military Cross.TitleWahroonga War MemorialLocationWahroonga

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Service number1341RankPrivateRegiment2nd BattalionPlace of enlistmentLiverpoolPlace of embarkmentSydney, NSW Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

Date of embarkment11 February 1915 Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

Place of deathLone Pine, GallipoliBattleBattle of GallipoliMemorial or CemeteryWahroonga War MemorialMemorial/Cemetery Lone Pine CemeteryWahroonga War MemorialMemorial NotesAlso commemorated at St Andrew's Anglican Church, Wahroonga. Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

KeywordsWahroonga Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

First World War Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

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Charles Bernard Donaldson