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Charles Philip Fox (1893–1967)

On 2 October 1916 Charles Fox and fellow telephonist, George Fulton Broomhead, were recommended for a Military Cross for 'displaying consistent gallantry in laying lines under enemy shell fire. On the Somme they set up and maintained communications between F.O.O's in front line and their Battery and enabled registrations to be completed, frequently under heavy fire.'

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'Fox, Charles Philip (1893–1967)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/fox-charles-philip-21736/text31880, accessed 19 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

19 May, 1893
Victoria, Australia

Death

6 November, 1967 (aged 74)
Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Cause of Death

stroke

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Education
Occupation
Military Service