Charles W. Tucker

History

THE ROLL OF HONOR BALLARAT AND DISTRICT MEN PRIVATE C. W. TUCKER Pte C. W. Tucker, died on 3rd November of gunshot wounds in the right groin, was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Harry Tucker, 707 Lydiard street, Ballarat North. He was 24 years of age, was vorn in Ballarat and educated at Macarthur street school. He was a great favorite. He had taken a keen interest in nanval and military work, and at the age of 14 he was one of the Ballarat Naval Cadets under Lt J. H. Adeney, who marched by road from Ballarat to Melbourne in order to take part in the reception to the officers and men of the United States Atlantic Fleet which visited the Commonwealth in August and September, 1908. He was a member of the old Ballarat Senior Cadets, under the command of Capt S. Tucker, and at the time of enlistment he was a sergeant in the 70th Ballarat Regiment, and was in the employ of Messrs Ronaldson Bros. and Tippett. Enlisting in July, 1915, he sailed on the 9th November, 1915, with the 31st Battalion (8th Brigade), and had taken part in several big battle, including Armentieres and Pozieres. He was wounded on the Somme 1st November 1916, and after a long spell in England he again went to France, and was wounded for the second time on the 30th August, 1918.

Legacy

The World War One service of Charles Tucker is recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour and Austral Works Honour Roll. He died while on active service.

See also

Austral Works Honour Roll

External links

http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4278751/soldiers-remembered/?cs=62#slide=2

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--Beth Kicinski 16:26, 24 August 2013 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 23:35, 10 April 2019 (AEST)