| Service number | 293 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1898-11-02 |
| Birth Place | Australia: Queensland, Roma |
| Death Date | 1916-05-08 |
| Death Place | Australia: Queensland, Brisbane, Enoggera |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 42nd Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Charles Percival Cogan
Description
Private Charles Percival Cogan (293, 42nd Australian Infantry Battalion) was born in Roma, Queensland, on 2 November 1898. Charles enlisted in December 1915 and became a bugler. He was accidentally killed at Enoggera, Queensland, on 8 May 1916 when hit by a train. Charles is buried in the Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland. He was 17 years and 6 months of age. Charles’ cousin, Shoeing Smith Andrew Arthur Waters, 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, was awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 42nd Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 02 November 1898 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of death | 08 May 1916 |