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Charles H. Zilles

Private

24th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Canadensis
  • Planted By: Miss N. Clemence
  • Plaque: 2827

Additional Info

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Biography


Charles H. Zilles was and 18 year old bricklayer at the time of his enlistment as a Private for the 21st Battalion on the 16th of July 1917. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on the 21st of November 1917.
He returned to Australia on the 5th of September 1919 and was discharged on the 28th of September 1919 due to the termination of his enlistment period.
Tree No. 2827

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour