Charles was born in 1891. He was the son of Henry Hockey and Georgina Mudford.
When the 1st World War broke out, Charles was working as a Bushman. He enlisted and served as a Rifleman in the 6th Reinforcements 1st Battalion, E Company - New Zealand Rifle Brigade
EMBARKATION DETAILS WW1 01 May 1916-9 June 1916 from Wellington, New Zealand to Suez, Egypt HMNZT 51
Vessel was Ulimaroa
Last rank Lance Corporal
Charles died on 8 March 1918 in France as a result of becoming ill in the trenches. He was 27 years of age.[1][2]
Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, France. Reference: IV. F. 62.
MEMORIAL NAME: Roll of Honour, Northern Wairoa RSA, Dargaville, Kaipara, New Zealand
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