Historical information
Charles Hendry served 2 years in Jnr Cadets prior to enlisting on 19.8.14 No 326 in D Coy 10th Batt AIF aged 20 years 9 months. Embarked for Eygpt 20.10.14, embarked for Gallipoli 2.3.15, hospital 10.9.15 with Gastro Enteritis, returns to Gallipoli 6.11.15. Transfers to 50th Batt 26.2.16, promoted L/Cpl 20.3.16, embark for France 5.6.16, promoted Cpl 1.7.16, hospital 15.10.16 sprained ankle while on duty, promoted T/Sgt 9.3.17, KIA 2.4.17.
Physical description
Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re C Hendry.
1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved.
2. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved.
3. Victory Medal.
Inscriptions & markings
"326 T/Sgt C Hendry 10 Bn A.I.F"
