Private Charlie Bob Ngakyunkwokka

Service number Q272379
Birth Date 07/01/1912
Birth Place Australia: Queensland, North Queensland, Aurukun
Death Date 20/04/1945
Death Place Australia: Queensland, North Queensland, Aurukun
Also known as Charlie Ngarwokka
Final Rank Private
Service Australian Army
Unit Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion
Places
Conflict/Operation Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

In accordance with cultural protocols Private Charlie Bob Ngakyunkwokka should be verbally referred to as "Waal Waal Ngakyunkwokka" from 15 May 2025 to 15 May 2026. It is permitted to write his name in documents during this period of mourning.

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    Unit
    Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion
    Conflict
    Second World War, 1939-1945
    Rank
    Private

Timeline

Date of birth 07/01/1912
Date of enlistment 13/09/1943
Date of discharge 20/04/1945
Date of death 20/04/1945

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