BISHOP, Charles George
| Service Number: | 2333 |
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| Enlisted: | 3 August 1915, Cootamundra, New South Wales. |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 18th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Urana, New South Wales, Australia, 1893 |
| Home Town: | Albury, Albury Municipality, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Thurgoona Public School, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Brief Illness - death due to war service, Albury, New South Wales, Australia, 17 September 1931 |
| Cemetery: |
Albury Pioneer Cemetery, NSW Plan: 1 Section: COE Row: X Lot: 11 |
| Memorials: | Thurgoona Bishop's Walk |
World War 1 Service
| 3 Aug 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2333, Depot Battalion , Cootamundra, New South Wales. | |
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| 5 Oct 1915: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 2333, 18th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '12' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Themistocles embarkation_ship_number: A32 public_note: '' | |
| 5 Oct 1915: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 2333, 18th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Themistocles, Sydney | |
| 4 Aug 1916: | Wounded AIF WW1, Private, 2333, 18th Infantry Battalion, Battle for Pozières , G.S.W. Humorous and Tibia. - Fractured Right Humorous | |
| 26 May 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Lance Corporal, 18th Infantry Battalion | |
| 22 Sep 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Corporal, 18th Infantry Battalion | |
| 14 Oct 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Sergeant, 18th Infantry Battalion | |
| 8 Apr 1918: | Honoured Military Medal, Villers-Bretonneux, For gallantry and dash in a patrol encounter in NO MAN'S LAND at PONT ROUGE on the morning of the 8th Instant. It was due to the action of Pte's VICKERS, MARSHALL and MADEDEN, that the enemy were made to stand. Our patrol was returning to our lines, covered by the patrol Officer and Pte's VICKERS, MARSHALL and MADDEN, when they noticed a German Patrol, strength about 30, enter an old sap. The Officer went off to organise the main patrol for the assault, whilst the remainder of the covering party engaged the enemy with rifle fire and bombs. When the patrol came up Sgt. BISHOP and Pte's VICKERS, MARSHALL and MADDEN rushed the trench from a flank and routed the enemy, who cleared off in the darkness, leaving behind 1 wounded and 3 dead Germans. | |
| 18 May 1918: | Honoured Distinguished Conduct Medal, Villers-Bretonneux, This N.C.O. was in charge of a mopping-up party in an attack in CEMETERY CORPSE, North of HANGARD, on 15th April 1918. He found that his party was not strong enough to deal with the large number there, so he demanded assistance from a section on the flank. When the area had been cleaned up, he took his party forward to the final objective, and with the Senior Officer on the spot went along the whole sector, seeing the covering parties and instructing the N.C.Os where to dig in. He then took a patrol to the left flank and located enemy there. Under instructions from his Officer he went back to out line and guided forward a party to hold this flank. He then patrolled to the right flank to gain touch with the French, but was prevented by a party of the enemy. He came back again to our lines for another party to hold the right flank. Throughout the whole operation this N.C.O. sees to have shown an absolute disregard for danger and rendered valuable assistance to his Officers. | |
| 19 May 1918: | Wounded AIF WW1, Sergeant, 2333, 18th Infantry Battalion, G.S.W. Buttocks - In area of Ville Sur, Ancre Sector. | |
| 18 Jun 1918: | Honoured Military Medal and bar, Villers-Bretonneux, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the preliminery bombardment near MORLANCOURT on 19th Instant he was wounded in the face by a piece of shell. Despite this he took a party in charge. On arriving at the objective he saw one of the officers fighting in advance of the line. He ran to his assistance bu the Officer was severely wounded - he died later. The stretcher bearers who went forward were both shot. The Sgt. carried the Officer towards out lines and was himself severely wounded and later brought in as a stretcher case. Originally recommended for DCM Bar, but awarded MM Bar. | |
| 21 Mar 1919: | Discharged AIF WW1, Sergeant, 2333, 18th Infantry Battalion, Discharge from service - Demobilisation |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Guardian, J J Drummond, Newmarket Hotel, Albury, New South Wales
PRESENTATION TO A SOLDIER HERO.
SGT. BISHOP HONORED
During an interlude at the meeting of the Albury Municipal Council last evening, a presentation was made to Sgt. George C. Bishop, D.C.M., M.M. and Bar, by the mayor (Ald. Waugh). There were about fifty ratepayers and others present, including nearly all the aldermen. The guest was ushered to a seat beside the mayor, who said that the matter had been hurriedly arranged owing to Mr. Bishop's frequent absences from the town. Some months ago he had been given a medal by the Soldiers Reception Committee. Unfortunately be had met with hard luck, and had sustained a severe financial loss. Mr. F. J. Belbridge look up the matter, and so successful were his efforts that a handsome sum was realised, and he would be quite recouped. In addition a fine gold watch and Albert were procured, which he now had the pleasure of hand ing to Sgt. Bishop. The former was inscribed: 'Presented to G. C. Bishop, D.C.M., M.M. and Bar, by the citizens of Alhury, in recognition of his actions in the great War-October, 1919.' It had also Mr. Bishop's monogram outside. The citizens had collected £90 and £50 was how handed to him in the form of a cheque. Some months ago £25 had been given him, and there was £10 or so more to come in. He heartily congratulated Sergt. Bislop on his prowess and valor, and trusted he would live long an an example for the citizens to follow. (Loud applause).
Sgt. Bishop said: 'Mr. Mayor, I thank you. This has taken me quite by surprise tonight, I was born here and am here today and gone tomorrow.' (Laughter). Three hearty cheers led by the mayor were then given, and the function ended.
Sgt. Bishop was formerly employed by Mr. F. L. Vines. He is now a drover. The watch and chain were procured from Messrs, Nicholson and Smith and A. A. Hart.
Sgt. C.G. Bishop, who is only 24 years of age, won his military medal for gallantry in Ploegsteert, Belguim. He went out on No Man's Land at 4.a.m, in charge of a patrol of 24 men, killing six of the enemy, wounding four, and capturing one prisoner. There were no casualties on the British side. He was awarded the D.C.M for an incident at Augard, when
Sgt. Bishop led a company of 85 picked men to the assistance of another company, the objective being to save the situation of the battalion. Sgt. Bishop gained the position, which feat other companies had failed to achieve, and brought back 300 prisoners. The bar to the Military Medal was awarded for bravery at Morlancourt. Here Sgt. Bishop, while leading a platoon to an objective of cross roads, was wounded in the jaw. He had discarded his equipment, and when the whistle blew grabbed his riffle and bayonet, led his men over the top, and gained the objective. He also proceeded out on No Man's Land in broad daylight, and saved an officer. He was wounded again on this occasion, was carried in, and after spending three months in hospital, was invalided to Australia.
Death of Charles George Bishop
The Repatriation Commission contended that the death of my husband, the late Charles George Bishop, ex 2333 Sgt. 18th Be., D.CM. and MM. and Bar, was not due to his war service. After his long and hard fought out case, the decision of the tribune was as follows : "The tribunal has accepted that your late husband's death was materially contributed to by his war service."
And on behalf of myself and my two children I sincerely thank you for your advice and assistance to Mr. Daniel, to whom I am under a very deep gratitude for the capable manner in which he handled the case on my behalf.
M. E. BISHOP.
In referring to the above matter Mr Reid explained that he had derived a lot of pleasure in assisting the family referred to. He added that "it was a fight of three years, but we won the, day and, after all, that is what counted in this case."
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