| Service number | VX39665 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit | 22 Dental Unit |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| 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
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