Thanks to Gary Mitchell for permission to share his Facebook post here on our blog.
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2 January 2021
Served during The Great War, resting at Sandgate Cemetery, not forgotten.
No death or funeral notice located.
Born at Annandale, New South Wales on the 23 April 1882 to John Thomas and Louisa Sarah Locke; husband of Ita Monica Locke nee Hampson (married 1909, Bellingen, N.S.W., died ?) of 40A Pitt Street, Redfern, N.S.W. and 71 Somerset Street, Richmond, VIC, Charles enlisted November 1915 with the 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment at Casula, N.S.W.
Nothing located on Trove about service, returning home, etc.
I have not located Mr. Locke’s name inscribed on any known War Memorial or Roll of Honour.
Many thanks to Charles's Grandson Stephen Locke for the notification, photos and family history.
Charles had been resting in an unmarked grave, so March 2017 I placed a cross adorned with poppies on the gravesite, taken a photo of the grave and uploaded the photo onto the Northern Cemetery website as a permanent record of his service.
I will be submitting an application to DVA asking for official commemoration to restore Honour and Dignity to Charles.
Apparently also known as James Ryan.
Further information would be greatly appreciated.
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