TOGNINI, Charles
| Service Number: | 4343 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1) |
| Born: | Daylesford, Vic., 1886 |
| Home Town: | Bunbury, Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Shop-keeper |
| Memorials: | Eganstown War Memorial |
World War 1 Service
| 29 Jan 1916: | Involvement Private, 4343, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1), --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '12' embarkation_place: Fremantle embarkation_ship: HMAT Runic embarkation_ship_number: A54 public_note: '' | |
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| 29 Jan 1916: | Embarked Private, 4343, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1), HMAT Runic, Fremantle |
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Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although wounded, he carried out a daring patrol with great courage and determination. He set a splendid example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917
UNDAUNTED BY WOUNDS
After he was wounded Private C. Tognini, of the 4Sth Battalion, continued to carry out a daring patrol at Pozieres, with great determination and has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He is now unfit for further fighting, but has been recommended for service in Australia. Private Tognini is the third son of Mr and Mrs J. Tognini, of Footscray, whose youngest son is also at the front. Both lads are natives of Daylesford.
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