Charles SIMONSON MM

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SIMONSON, Charles

Service Number:	3729
Enlisted:	2 July 1917, Enlisted at Brisbane, QLD
Last Rank:	Private
Last Unit:	25th Infantry Battalion
Born:	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 11 December 1894
Home Town:	Tweed Heads, New South Wales
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Carter
Memorials:

World War 1 Service

2 Jul 1917:	Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 3729, 49th Infantry Battalion, Enlisted at Brisbane, QLD
1 Aug 1917:	Involvement Private, 3729, 49th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '19' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Medic embarkation_ship_number: A7 public_note: ''
1 Aug 1917:	Embarked Private, 3729, 49th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Medic, Sydney
8 May 1918:	Transferred AIF WW1, Private, 25th Infantry Battalion, From 49th Battalion
19 Mar 1919:	Discharged AIF WW1, Private, 3729, 25th Infantry Battalion, Discharged at the 2nd Military District as medically unfit
17 Jun 1919:	Honoured Military Medal, Citation reads: During the attack on the Beaurevoir Line, east of Peronne, on 3rd October 1918 an enemy strong post was encountered, which considerably hampered the advance. Private Simonson at once acting on his own initiative, advanced to an exposed position, and shot three of the gun crew. He then led the rush at the post, killing two more of the enemy. It was mainly due to his daring that the post was captured. He later volunteered to carry a message and get in touch with another company on the flank. This he accomplished under very heavy machine gun fire, bringing back valuable information. Throughout he displayed coolness and courage, and set a fine example to all ranks. London Gazette 17 June 1919, page 7699, position 7. Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 10 October 1919, page 1494, position 109

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Biography contributed by Carol Foster

Son of Peter Simonson and Phoebe Simonson of Tweed Heads, NSW. Brother of Alfred William George Simonson who returned to Australia on5 Feruary 1919 having served with the 2nd Light Horse Regiment

Commenced return to Australia on 22 December 1918 aboard HMAT Bakara disembarking on the 19 February 1919

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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