Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918

Pte Charles McFarlane, pictured wearing a campaign ribbon, possibly from the

South African War, and a medal which may date from a period with the CMF.

(Photo courtesy of Mrs Joyce Naismith and Meryl Naismith)

McFarlane C     Pte    605A    Charles               1 Field Amb    40    Coachman    Married    R C       

Address:    Ascot Vale, St Leonards Rd, 203   

Next of Kin:    McFarlane, Florence, Mrs, wife, 203 St Leonards Rd, Ascot Vale   

Enlisted:    26 Oct 1914       

Embarked:     A35 Berrima 22 Dec 1914

Also served as 2009

Relatives on Active Service:

McFarlane A G Pte 2545  son

Mentioned in this publication:

WALLAN. (1917, November 8). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 2 Edition: Morning.  http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74604210

War Service Commemorated

Essendon Town Hall L-R

Essendon Gazette Roll of Honour Wounded

Regimental Register

Lance Cpl Charles McFarlane's memorial stone at the Melbourne General Cemetery.

(Photo: Lenore Frost 2011)