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We remember Charles Joseph Blay
We remember Charles Joseph Blay
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
James Harmony Blay
Source:9404444
1882
1887
1915
employment
Hospital Attendant
Mental Hospital Rydalmere
Sydney
Australia
Source:9404445
13th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Melbourne Victoria
Australia
Source:9404445
13th December 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5052
1st Australian Hospital Ship
Reinforcements
Source:9404445
13th December 1915 - 16th December 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5052
1st Australian Hospital Ship
Source:9404445
16th December 1915 - 21st April 1919
1916
marriage
Ella Tuddman
Source:9404444
16th May 1916
1919
discharge
Source:9404445
21st April 1919
1939
death
Not War Related
Parramatta
Australia
Source:9404444
12th September 1939
children
Gordon Charles Blay
Source:9404444
children
John Tilley Blay
Source:9404444
children
Keith Butler Blay
Source:9404444
burial
Sydney
Australia
Source:9510491
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Joseph |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Blay |
| Source | 8163671 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 5052 | 1st Australian Hospital Ship | Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 5052 | 1st Australian Hospital Ship | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Tilley Blay | son | ||
| Gordon Charles Blay | son | ||
| Keith Butler Blay | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Alders | mother | ||
| Charles Harmony Blay | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Harmony Blay | brother | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Tuddman | wife | 16th May 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-13 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Our Families Past and Present to 1983 | Gary3194 | |
| Sydney Morning Herald | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMAHS Karoola A63 | Gary3194 | |
| Rising Sun Badge | Gary3194 |
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