| Regimental number | 9/1212 |
| Address | Greenvale, Waikaia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, R S Charters, Waikaia, Southland |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant Major |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment, 6th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 28 Tofua on |
| Final rank | Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For marked gallantry and devotion to duties. On 23rd October, 1918, in the operations near Salesches, he led his platoon to the attack under heavy machinegun fire, and when close to the enemy fire he charged, routing the enemy, killing many and capturing the remainder. He then led his platoon on to the final
objective, and though severely wounded on the way, he remained at duty till it was
captured.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Sixth |