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We remember Cecil James Chalker
We remember Cecil James Chalker
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1916
employment
Carter
Australia
Source:9554120
23rd January 1916
1916
enlistment
Goulburn New South Wales
Australia
Source:9554120
23rd January 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5343
1st Battalion
17th Reinforcements
Source:9554120
23rd January 1916 - 20th May 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9554120
16th May 1916 - 29th July 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5343
14th Training Battalion
Source:9554120
20th May 1916 - 9th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Diptheria
Hospital/Institution
Source:9554120
20th June 1916 - 29th July 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5343
1st Training Battalion
Source:9554120
9th August 1916 - 5th September 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9554120
21st August 1916 - 15th January 1919
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5343
1st Battalion
Source:9554120
5th September 1916 - 23rd March 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Broncho Pneumonia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9554120
4th November 1916 - 29th December 1916
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5343
61st Battalion
Source:9554120
23rd March 1917 - 19th September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Mumps/Parotitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9554120
4th April 1917 - 23rd April 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Venereal Disease
Hospital/Institution
Source:9554120
26th June 1917 - 14th September 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5343
1st Battalion
Source:9554120
19th September 1917 - 24th February 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Trench Feet
Hospital/Institution
Source:9554120
15th January 1918 - 23rd February 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5343
1st Pioneer Battalion
Source:9554120
24th February 1918 - 1st March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
5343
184th Tunnelling Company RE
Source:9554120
1st March 1918 - 3rd April 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5343
1st Pioneer Battalion
Source:9554120
3rd April 1918 - 15th September 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9554120
25th May 1918 - 1st September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Venereal Disease
Hospital/Institution
Source:9554120
20th December 1918 - 1st April 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Venereal Disease
Hospital/Institution
Source:9554120
4th July 1919 - 31st July 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9554120
15th September 1919
1924
marriage
Nellie Clayden
Source:9556827
June 1924
1975
death
Not War Related
Perth
Australia
Source:9590921
Source:9556831
9th May 1975
burial
Perth
Australia
Source:9590921
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cecil James |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Chalker |
| Source | 8187655 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 5343 | 1st Battalion | 17th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 5343 | 14th Training Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5343 | 1st Training Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5343 | 1st Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5343 | 61st Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5343 | 1st Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5343 | 1st Pioneer Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 5343 | 184th Tunnelling Company RE | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5343 | 1st Pioneer Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Alders | mother | ||
| John William Chalker | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Clayden | wife | June 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-23 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-23 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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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 | |
| Cootamundra Herald | Gary3194 | |
| Metropolitan Cemeteries Board Perth | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun Badge | Gary3194 |
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