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We remember Charles Whiffen
We remember Charles Whiffen
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1914
enlistment
Roma Queensland
Australia
Source:8429492
24th September 1914
children
Winifred Whiffen
Source:8429492
children
Frank Whiffen
Source:8429492
employment
Butcher
United Kingdom
Source:8429492
marriage
Winnie WHIFFEN
Source:8429492
service
Australian Imperial Force
804
Source:8429492
1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:8429492
8th August 1915
burial
Gallipoli
Turkey
Panel 50
Source:8429492
sibling
Joseph Whiffen
Source:8429492
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Whiffen |
| Source | 8429492 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 804 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Whiffen | daughter | ||
| Frank Whiffen | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Whiffen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Whiffen | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnie WHIFFEN | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Bluish | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-24 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sally23614 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte Charles Whiffen (15th Battalion) missing or wounded | Sally23614 | |
| Gillingham St Mary Magdalene baptism register | Sally23614 |
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