1916, Photograph, B 46130/448
No.1212 Lance Corporal Charles William Stoerkel, Born Edmonton, England, 1895. Enlisted 16th Battalion at Morphettville, South Australia, 11 September 1914. Served Gallipoli. Transferred to 48th Battalion 3 March 1916. Wounded in action, France, 13 August 1916. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant 16 September 1916. Mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's despatch for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty in the field 13 November 1916. Promoted Lieutenant 11 February 1917. Wounded in action 8 June 1917. Awarded Military Cross 1917. Wounded in action 8 August 1918. Awarded Bar to Military Cross 1918. Returned Adelaide, South Australia, 1919. Changed name to Charles William Tanner in 1920.