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We remember Charles John Stehn
We remember Charles John Stehn
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1916
employment
Salesman
Brisbane
Australia
Source:8398319
16th May 1916
1916
dates
Age 24
Source:8398319
17th May 1916
1916
enlistment
Brisbane Queensland
Australia
Source:8398319
17th May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2389
41st Battalion
Source:8398319
17th May 1916 - 4th August 1919
1916
location
Brereton St, West End, Brisbane, QLD
Australia
Source:8398319
17th May 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8398319
14th May 1917 - 29th September 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action - S W Skin
Hospital/Institution
Source:8398319
4th August 1917 - 11th August 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:8398319
29th August 1917 - 22nd November 1917
1917
appointments
Stretcher Bearer
Source:8398319
22nd November 1917 - 29th September 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8398319
28th March 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action - SW left buttock
Hospital/Institution
Source:8398319
29th September 1918 - 13th November 1918
1925
children
Audrey Muriel Kelly nee Stehn
Source:8398319
10th February 1925
1964
location
170 Trafalgar Ave, Woy Woy, NSW
Australia
their own address
Source:8398319
May 1964
1968
dates
Age 76
Source:8398319
23rd July 1968
appointments
B
Source:8398319
marriage
Mabel Watts
Source:8398319
service
Australian Imperial Force
2389
Source:8398319
1968
death
Not War Related
Cause of Death
1 (a) Cardiac Arrest. (b) Acute Bronchitis (c) Cor Pulmonare
2 Bronchial Asthma
Umina, NSW
Australia
Source:8398319
23rd July 1968
burial
Australia
Source:8398319
sibling
Robert Henry Stehn
Source:8398319
sibling
Robert Henry Stehn
Source:8398319
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles John |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Stehn |
| Source | 8398319 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 Trafalgar Ave, Woy Woy, NSW | Australia | their own address | known May 1964 | |
| Brereton St, West End, Brisbane, QLD | Australia | known 17th May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2389 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2389 | 41st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Unknown | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey Muriel Kelly nee Stehn | adopted daughter | 10th February 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Margaret Dreyer | mother | ||
| Charles Julius Nicholas Stehn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Henry STEHN | brother | ||
| Robert Henry Stehn | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Watts | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-17 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Pte Charles John StehnA photo of Grandad in uniform, which was made into a postcard. It was taken while he was studying accountancy in London, at Clerk’s College, Chancery Lane, on leave in 1919 after the armistice.
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Pte. Charles John StehnIn uniform while on leave to study in London, between March and June 1919. He was enrolled in the Clerks College, Chancery Lane, to study accountancy.Contributed by:
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Medal commendationA photo of the citation recommending the award of the Military Medal to my grandfather Pte Charles John Stehn.Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateCertified copy of the Marrige Certificate of Charle John Stehn and Mabel Watts.Contributed by:
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Death CertificateCertified Copy of the Death Certificate of Charles John StehnContributed by:
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Death CertificateCertified copy of the Death Certificate of Charles John StehnContributed by:
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Mabel Watts, Charles’ brideCharles’ bride, Mabel. They met at a dance in London in 1919.Contributed by:
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Electronic record of birth, 11.12.1891Details from Queensland Register of Births, Deaths and MarriagesContributed by:
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Proof of Date of BirthA screenshot of the relevant record of birth of Charles John George StehnContributed by:
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Proof of birth dateDidgital record from QLD Registry of Births, Deaths and MarriagesContributed by:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| NAA B2455 | Anne156571 | |
| Queensland Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages | Anne156571 | |
| Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages in Queensland | Anne156571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte Charles John Stehn | Anne156571 | |
| Pte. Charles John Stehn | Anne156571 | |
| Medal commendation | Anne156571 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Anne156571 | |
| Death Certificate | Anne156571 | |
| Death Certificate | Anne156571 | |
| Mabel Watts, Charles’ bride | Anne156571 | |
| Electronic record of birth, 11.12.1891 | Anne156571 | |
| Mabel (Bren) Stehn | Anne156571 | |
| Proof of Date of Birth | Anne156571 | |
| Proof of birth date | Anne156571 |
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