Moir, Charles Norman by Central Coast Council

Gosford District Casualties of World War One Bragg, Edmund Allen Moir, Charles Norman

ServiceNumber Number34779 1494 Service Killed Action 19th May 1915 Killed in in Action 14th March 1918 Gallipoli Peninsula Belgium

Gosford City Council gratefully acknowledges the voluntary efforts of Benalyn Campbell And Vivienne Tranter in compiling this resource

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NAME

Moir, Charles Norman

SERVICE NO

34779

UNIT RANK

Gunner

AGE at Enlistment

22 yrs 2 mths

PLACE OF BIRTH

Mudgee, NSW

ADDRESS

Springfield, East Gosford, NSW

OCCUPATION

Orchardist

DATE OF ENLISTMENT

1 Nov 1916

PLACE OF ENLISTMENT PREVIOUS SERVICE

Royal A Show Ground Sydney

NEXT OF KIN

Father;- John Thomas Moir, “Nowiquong” Springfield, via East Gosford,/ Ulan via Mudgee/ Mother;- Jane Elizabeth Moir, “Nowiquong” Springfield, via East Gosford,/ c/- Mrs Cole 8 Wolseley St. Haberfield.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION RELIGION

Height-5’11¾”. Weight-176lbs. Chest-35-38”. Complexion-Medium. Eyes-Brown. Hair-Brown. Birthmark above knee scar R Shin. C/E

EMBARKED

21 May 1917-Melbourne per A29 “Suevic”

DISEMBARKED

26 Aug 1917- Liverpool

4 yrs Ulin Riffle Club

NOTES WOUNDED/ILLNESS

27 Jul 1917-Adm Ship Hosp “Suevic”-Mumps

DIED

14 Mar 1918 Killed in Tunnel collapse caused by shell explosion. Nr hill 60

BURIED

17 Mar 1918-Kemmel Chateau Military Cem. Plot 1 Row C ?O Gve 25, by Rev T T Webb British War Medal-57456, Victory Medal-56498. Memorial Plaque & Scroll341392.

MEDALS DEPENDANTS PERSONAL EFFECTS

Disc, letter, photos, 2 wallets, 1 religious medallion, 1 testament, coins, safety razor in case, nickel mirror, films, metal watch (damaged), belt, 1 diary/

WILL

Beneficiary;- Mother

CORRESPONDENCE

Mother Father Brother;- L R Moir 35 Kavelle St. Concord

Sydney Morning Herald 3rd April 1918 pg 10 DEATHS. MOIR-Killed in action in Flanders, March 14, 1918. Gunner Charles N. Moir, son of Mrs J Moir, Springfield, Gosford (late of Ulan, Mudgee). A brave ending to a noble young life. Inserted by his loving mother, brothers, and sisters.

Gosford Times 4th April 1918 Gunner Moir, son of Mr Moir, of Springfield, has been killed in action.

Sydney Morning Herald 6th April 1918 pg. 8 LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES – Probate Jurisdiction – In the Will of CHARLES NORMAN MOIR, late of France, formerly of Gosford, deceased. – Application will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Letters of Administration with the Will annexed of the Estate of the above-named deceased may be granted to JANE ELIZABETH MOIR, the sole Beneficiary named in the said Will; and all notices are to be served at the undermentioned address. J.E. Moir, Springfield, Gosford.

Gosford Times 11th April 1918 LATE GUNNER C. N. MOIR. Gunner Charles Norman Moir killed in action in Flanders on March 14 last, was a member of an old and well-known Mudgee family who removed to East Gosford about two years ago. The youthful soldier-he was only 23 when the last call came-was a typical Australian of very fine physique, being six feet in height. He enlisted in the N.S.W. Field Artillery in October, 1916, and sailed for England on board the “Suevic” on June 19th, 1917, eventually reaching France in the middle of November. Between that time and the date of his death he was four times in action with guns, and his lasted letters-cheerfully worded missives as befits a brave soldier, though written on the battlefield-show that he had been through heavy engagements. Much sympathy has been expressed for his bereaved mother, Mrs J. Moir, of “Mourquong” East Gosford, and his brothers and sisters. Another member of this family, Bombardier John L. Moir, also of the Artillery, is at present at the front.

Gosford Times 13th March 1919 ROLL OF HONOR MOIR-In memory of Gunner Charles N. Moir, who was killed-inaction in Belgium, March 14th, 1918. Aged 23 years 7 months. For his Country. Inserted by his friend, Florrie Cooper, Springfield.

Sydney Morning Herald 14th March 1919 pg. 6 ROLL OF HONOR MOIR – In loving memory of our dear brother, Gunner Charles N. Moir, killed in action, March 14, 1918, at Hill 60 Belgium. To live in the hearts of those we leave behind in not to die. Inserted by his loving mother and sister, Lily, also brothers, Jack (O.A.S.) and George (O.A.S.) MOIR – In loving memory of our dear brother, Gunner Charles N. Moir, killed in action, March 14, 1918, at Hill 60, Belgium. Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Violet Moir. MOIR – In loving memory of our dear brother, Charles N. Moir, killed in action March 14 1918. The supreme sacrifice. Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law B. and H. Moir.

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7980765