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RUSH, Charles
Step 1: Personal Details
| Service Number: | 609 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Trooper |
| Last Unit: | Doyle’s Australian Scouts |
| Born: | Not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Mitchell, Maranoa, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
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Biography contributed by Claude McKelvey
Charles Rush served twice in the South African (Boer) War, first as a Private S.N. 208 in the 3rd Queensland Mounted Infantry, and second as a Private S.N. 609 in the 6th Queensland Imperial Bushmen and also as a Trooper in Doyle's Australian Scouts. He was mentioned in dispatches by Lord Kitchener for his service in Doyle's Scouts.
He remained in South Africa for further service when the 6th QIB returned to Australia, the date of his return and discharge are not given. (source AWM Boer War Nominal Roll, Murray p. 471 & 518; AWM Honours and Awards).