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We remember Charles Ahrens
We remember Charles Ahrens
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Ahrens |
| Source | 8140589 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 49 | 16th Australian Infantry Battalion | Captain |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO MC MiD | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Aka Kate Denny | mother | ||
| Ferdinand Francis Ahrens | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis William Ahrens | brother | 1875 | |
| Florence Clifford nee Ahrens | sister | 1878 | |
| Ferdinand Thomas Elsing Ahrens | brother | 1880 | |
| Ruby Bernice Mckenzie nee Ahrens | sister | 26th June 1883 | |
| Swift Kirby Ahrens | brother | 1886 | |
| Arthur Cyril Ahrens | brother | 1890 | |
| Prince Bismark Ahrens | brother | 1893 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-14 | 5'8" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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