Captain Charles Henry Gould MM
Service Number: V359094, 1552Description
Charles (Chas) Henry Gould was a captain in the 6th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force. Aged 30 and unmarried, Gould enlisted in the AIF in December 1914. At the time of enlistment, Gould's profession was as a signwriter. During his service he employed his artistic talents to record his experiences and observations of the war.
He served on Gallipoli with the 6 Battalion until evacuation and was awarded the Military Medal for serving “with the battalion in all operations since the 6th May 1916. Was wounded at Cape Helles but continued to advance and remain the firing line for 3 days. At Steele’s Post in July 1915 he displayed untiring energy and devotion to duty when in charge of a crater.” On the Western Front Gould was Mentioned in Despatches twice and promoted to Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant in April 1916 and later Captain. He can be seen in several photographs in the collection including a portrait H05562 and with the group of 6th Battalion Officers at Ailly Le Haut Clocher, France.
On the Western Front Charles Gould co-edited with Frank Noonan the 6th Battalion’s satirical newssheet "Ca ne fait rien" meaning no worries. Gould produced most of the artistic works with Noonan producing the text. Gould returned from the war to Australia in and enlisted with the CMF during the Second World War.
Details
First name/s
Charles Henry
Last name
Gould
Service Number
V359094, 1552
Final rank
Captain
Date of Birth
1884
Place of Birth
Date of Enlistment
15/12/1914
Date of Embarkation
19/02/1915
Date returned to Australia
22/11/1919
Date of Death
10/10/1968
Place of Death
Ranks held
Conflicts
Units
Service
Places
Tags and Groups
- Mention in despatches
- Military Medal
- 6 Infantry Battalion - 1 to 9 Reinforcements (December 1914 - September 1915)
- all people profiles
- artists and writers
Rolls
| Roll Type | Unit | Rank | Conflict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honours and Awards | 6th Australian Infantry Battalion | Captain | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Honours and Awards | 6th Australian Infantry Battalion | Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Honours and Awards | 6th Australian Infantry Battalion | Captain | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Honours and Awards (Recommendation) | 6th Australian Infantry Battalion | Captain | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Honours and Awards (Recommendation) | 6th Australian Infantry Battalion | Sergeant | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Honours and Awards (Recommendation) | 6th Australian Infantry Battalion | Captain | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Honours and Awards (Recommendation) | 6th Australian Infantry Battalion | Captain | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Honours and Awards (Recommendation) | 6th Australian Infantry Battalion | Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Honours and Awards (Recommendation) | 6th Australian Infantry Battalion | Captain | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Honours and Awards (Recommendation) | 6th Australian Infantry Battalion | Captain | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| First World War Embarkation Roll | Sergeant | First World War, 1914-1918 | |
| First World War Nominal Roll | 6th Australian Infantry Battalion | Captain | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Gazettes
Commonwealth Gazette
- 19 April 1917
- 24 October 1918
- 30 October 1919
London Gazette
- 27 October 1916
- 28 May 1918
- 11 July 1919
Timeline
- 1884
- Date of birth
- 15/12/1914
- Date of enlistment
- 19/02/1915
- Date of embarkation
- 10/06/1916
- Date of recommendation honour or award
- 16/03/1917
- Date of recommendation honour or award
- 04/03/1918
- Date of recommendation honour or award
- 08/03/1918
- Date of recommendation honour or award
- 26/12/1918
- Date of recommendation honour or award
- 06/01/1919
- Date of recommendation honour or award
- 22/11/1919
- Date returned to Australia
- 10/10/1968
- Date of death
