| Service number | Q272379 |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Charlie Bob, Charlie Ngarwokka |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Date of Death | 20 April 1945 |
| Place of Death | Aurukun, Queensland, Australia |
| Cause of Death | Illness |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Aurukun Mission Cemetery, Aurukun, Queensland, Australia |
| Source | AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force) |
| Notes | 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. |
Roll of Honour Charlie Bob Ngakyunkwokka
Location on the Roll of Honour
Charlie Bob Ngakyunkwokka's name is located at panel 76; Supplementary panel 7; and Supplementary panel 13 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
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War Graves
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