Charles Joseph Moore

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 January, 1891

Died: 14 June, 1917

Biographical Summary:

Killed in action on 14 June 1917 at Souvenir (Ammunition) Dump located at Wulverghem when a German shell landed on the dump.

The 10th Field Artillery Brigade's Commander's Diary for that day describes the event:

(10th) Brigade dump was blown up by enemy shelling at 6 pm.  110th Howitzer bty (sic) had fatigue party working on dump at time but every man became a casualty to the extent of 18 killed and 8 wounded.

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Service Number: 1184

Ranks:

• Held rank of Driver

Birth Records:

• 1 January, 1891 in North Sydney, NSW, Australia

Death Records:

• Died on service
• 14 June, 1917 in Wulverghem

Address:

• Wairong 49 Moruben Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - John Augustus Moore
• mother - Elizabeth Mary McFarlane

Organisations:

• Member of - 10th Field Artillery Brigade

Main Sources:

• Moore Charles Joseph SERN 1184 POB Sydney NSW POE Sydney NSW NOK M Moore Elizabeth M (Website)
• Find War Dead MOORE CHARLES JOSEPH (Webpage)
• Red Cross Wounded and Missing Charles Joseph Moore (Webpage)
• Roll of Honour Charles Joseph Moore (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Rolls Charles Joseph Moore (Webpage)
• Death Notice (Newspaper Article)
• MEN WHO HAVE DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRYAUSTRALIANS IN PARIS (Newspaper Article)
• WAR’S SACRIFICE (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

• MOORE C. J. on the West Face of the