Charles William Richard (Gallagher) Gallaher (1891 - 1957)

Born 7 Feb 1891 in Murphys Creek, Queensland, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Florence Maud (Lee) Blumsom — married 13 Feb 1920 (to 1951) in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Descendants

Died 1957 at about age 65 in Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

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Biography

Charles (Gallagher) Gallaher was born in the Colony of Queensland (1859-1900)

Charles (Gallagher) Gallaher is an Anzac who served in World War One.

Private Charles (Gallagher) Gallaher served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I
Service started: 17 Jan 1916
Unit(s): 25th Infantry Battalion;26th Infantry Battalion
Service ended: 15 May 1919

Charles was born on 7 February 1891 at Murphy's Creek, Queensland, Australia. He was the son of Patrick Gallagher and Kate Buchannan. ^[1]

He attended school at Laidley, Queensland, Australia. On leaving school he worked as a labourer.

His father Patrick passed away in . His mother Catherine Glover and stepfather Henry Glover had moved to Cooran on the North Coast line when Charles enlisted in the A.I.F. on the 17 January 1916. Catherine was given as his next of kin.

Charles served in France where he was wounded in action on the 4 October 1917. While recovering in England in January 1918 he was docked three days pay for failing to salute an officer.

He returned to Australia aboard the "Ypringa" 15 May 1919 and was discharged on 5 July 1919. ^[2]

He married Florence Maud Lee on 13 February 1920 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ^[3] He had met Florence in England while he was recovering from his wounds.

Following unsuccessful attempts to grow bananas in Cooran region, he and his family went to New Guinea.

With the outbreak of WWII he enlisted on 22 February 1943 as a Corporal and was discharged a Sergeant on 5 May 1946 serving in New Guinea. Medals included: British War Medal, Victory Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal.

He passed away in 1957 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

He was buried at Port Moresby General Cemetery, Port Moresby, National Capital District, National Capital, Papua New Guinea. ^[4]

QLD BDM Records

Charles William Richard Gallaher Event date: 07/02/1891 Event type: Birth registration QLD Birth Registration details: 1891/C/5845 Mother: Catherine Buchannan Father/parent: Patrick John Gallaher

Charles Patrick Gallaher Event date: 13/02/1920 Event type: Marriage registration QLD Marriage Registration details: 1920/B/24575 Spouse: Florence Maud Lee

Burial

Charles William Richard Gallaher BIRTH : 8 Feb 1891, Murphys Creek, Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia DEATH : 1957 (aged 65–66), Port Moresby, National Capital, Papua New Guinea BURIAL : Port Moresby General Cemetery, Port Moresby, National Capital District, National Capital, Papua New Guinea MEMORIAL ID : 79476175 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79476175/charles-william_richard-gallaher

Obituary

Charles was born at Murphy's Creek and attended school at Laidley. On leaving school he worked as a labourer.

His mother Catherine Glover and stepfather Henry Glover had moved to Cooran on the North Coast line when Charles enlisted on the 17 January 1916 and Catherine was given as his next of kin.

Charles served in France where he was wounded in action on the 4 October 1917. While recovering in England in January 1918 he was docked three days pay for failing to salute an officer.

He returned to Australia aboard the "Ypringa" 15 May 1919 and was discharged 5 July 1919.

In 1920 he married Florence Maud Lee in Brisbane. They had met in England while he was recovering from his wounds.

Following unsuccessful attempts to grow bananas in Cooran region, he and his family went to New Guinea.

With the outbreak of WWII he enlisted on 22 February 1943 as a Corporal and was discharged a Sergeant on 5 May 1946 serving in New Guinea. Medals included: British War Medal, Victory Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal

Administration Of Estate

Territory of Papua and New Guinea Government Gazette (1949 - 1971), Mon 6 Feb 1950 [Issue No.4]. Page 51 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE TERRITORY OF PAPUA AND NEW GUINEA. Probate Jurisdiction. IN the Matter of the Probate and Administration Ordinance 1913-1940 and IN the Will of Charles William Richard Gallaher (in the said will called Charles William Richard Gallagher) late of Port Moresby in the Territory of Papua, Works Foreman, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that, after the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof, application will be made to this Honourable Court that probate of the will of the above-named Charles William Richard Gallaher, deceased, may be granted to Norman Alexander White of Port Moresby in the Territory of Papua, Solicitor, the duly appointed attorney of Florence Maud Gallaher (in the said will called Florence Maud Gallagher) the sole executor named in the said will. Any person interested who desires to object to the application, or to be heard upon it, may file a caveat in the Registry at any time before the grant is made. Dated this seventeenth day of January, 1950. NORMAN WHITE, Solicitor for the applicant.

Sources

1. ↑ QLD Birth Registration details: 1891/C/5845
2. ↑ World War 1 Service: Veteran Details for Charles Patrick GALLAHER for Service with the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Regimental Number: 3; Rank: Private; Unit: 25th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement; Enlistment Date: 17 Jan 1916; Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 Link to UNSW AIF Project Record: accessed 19 Jan 2023
3. ↑ QLD Marriage Registration details: 1920/B/24575
4. ↑ FindAGrave, database and images, memorial page for Charles William Richard Gallaher; Born: 8 Feb 1891 Murphys Creek, Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia; Died: 1957 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; Cemetery: Port Moresby General Cemetery Port Moresby, National Capital District, National Capital, Papua New Guinea; Find A Grave: Memorial #79476175; created by: Brett Williams; accessed: 19 Jan 2023