ARNALL, Charles Aloysius
| Service Numbers: | 3007, 3007A |
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| Enlisted: | 6 August 1915, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 12th Infantry Brigade Headquarters |
| Born: | Brunswick, Victoria, 21 December 1890 |
| Home Town: | Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Pipemaker |
| Died: | Natural causes, Brisbane, Queensland, 17 June 1969, aged 78 years |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Corinda Sherwood Shire Roll of Honor, West Brunswick State School Honour Roll |
World War 1 Service
| 6 Aug 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 3007, Brisbane, Queensland | |
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| 30 Dec 1915: | Involvement Private, 3007, 25th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '15' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Itonus embarkation_ship_number: A50 public_note: '' | |
| 30 Dec 1915: | Embarked Private, 3007, 25th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Itonus, Brisbane | |
| 9 Mar 1916: | Transferred AIF WW1, Private, 47th Infantry Battalion | |
| 28 Jan 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Lance Corporal, 47th Infantry Battalion | |
| 4 Apr 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Corporal, 47th Infantry Battalion | |
| 11 Jun 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Sergeant, 47th Infantry Battalion | |
| 28 May 1918: | Transferred AIF WW1, Sergeant, 48th Infantry Battalion | |
| 10 Jun 1918: | Transferred AIF WW1, Sergeant, 12th Infantry Brigade Headquarters | |
| 21 Oct 1919: | Discharged AIF WW1, Sergeant, 3007A, 12th Infantry Brigade Headquarters |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Paul Trevor
'PRESENTATIONS TO VOLUNTEERS AT DARRA BRICKWORKS.
On Friday last, at the Darra works, (writes a correspondent) an interesting gathering took place during the dinner hour, when the workmen made a presentation to six of the employees who are leaving to join the expeditionary forces. Mr. P. Roach, in making the presentation, on behalf of the other workers, called three cheers for the six comrades, and paid a high tribute to their character and qualifications as work-men -- characteristics which he hoped would be continued to be displayed throughout their service in the forces.
He asked Mr. C. Arnall to accept a safety razor and a handsome pocket book, as a token of esteem from his workmates. Mr. Arnall suitably responded. He said he regarded it as his duty to go, and hoped that six others would soon follow. Mr. D. Arnall, a brother, was next asked to accept a safety razor and smoking outfit, and also responded in suitable terms. Mr. E. Lockhart received a similar present, and expressed his grateful acknowledgments.
The other three were absent, being already in camp, so Mr. W. Steele, late of Bundamba (father of Mr. R. Steele), was called upon to accept a token of esteem, on behalf of his son, and feelingly responded. The other two were Mr. Bert Langman, an old soldier, who had been in several campaigns, and Mr. Siwezynski, a Polish comrade. They were absent, but arrangements were made for them to get the gifts in camp, if they cannot get to the works.
The volunteers were warmly cheered. All were then called on to sing the National Anthem, and as one saw the dust-begrimed men all sound, some sitting on newly-made sewerage pipes, and others on logs, it made an impression on one's memory not soon to be forgotten, as they sang "God Save the King." from Queensland Times 23 Aug 1915 (nla.gov.au)
'PERSONAL NOTES.
Mrs. C. A. Arnall, Oxley, has been officially advised that her husband, Sergeant-Major C. A. Arnall, M.S.M., is returning to Australia by the Dumvegan Castle, which left England on July 4, and is expected to arrive in Melbourne about August 14. Sergeant-Major Arnall has been on active service for the past three and a half years.' from The Brisbane Courier 9 Aug 1919 (nla.gov.au)
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