Photo of Charles Henry Gist

Charles Henry Gist

Private

14th Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus sp.
  • Planted By: Miss M. Brown
  • Plaque: 243

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Biography

Charles Henry Gist (SN 57) was born in Ballarat and attended the Humffray Street State School. He was 21, single and a clerk when he enlisted in Sth Melbourne on September 8th 1914.
While serving with the 14th Battalion he was killed in action at Gallipoli on 27th April 1915. He is buried in Quinn's Post Cemetery, Gallipoli.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour