C.B.E. GROUP OF 8 MEDALS TO A/BRIG. G.F. CHARLES, A.D.C.

C.B.E. Gazetted 14 June 1945:

"Colonel Charles has administered in the Army Dental Services in Scottish Command for over three years. To his organising ability and wide experience, coupled with energy and enthusiasm, are due, are due the excellent dental arrangements in the Command. During the mobilisation and special training of the large forces for overseas many dental problems arose and were successfully overcome under his supervision. In short, the high standard of dental fitness of all troops in and leaving the Command is undoubtedly due to his zeal and efficiency - attributes which have inspired all his officers and men in their work in the common cause."

George Frederick Charles was born in Heywood, Lancashire on 24 Feb 1891 and joined the Army Dental Corps as Temporary Lieutenant in Sep 1915, serving in France from 8 Oct 1915, serving with the ANZACS 11th Battalion Auistralian Infantry from 11 July 1918.