| Service number | VX39665 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit | 22 Dental Unit |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Date of Death | 18 September 1944 |
| Place of Death | South China Sea |
| Cause of Death | Died at sea (Rakuyo Maru) |
| Age at Death | 26 |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Labuan Memorial, Malaysia |
| Source | AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force) |
Roll of Honour Charles Walter Snelling
Location on the Roll of Honour
Charles Walter Snelling's name is located at panel 89 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
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
Charles Walter Snelling's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Saturday, 14 June 2025 at 8.58 pm
For more information view the Roll of Honour name projections page.
Please note: These dates and times are estimates. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.