| Charles Henry Pandt
Able Seaman
Described as having dark eyes and dark complexion in the Victorian Naval Reserve Register.
Possibly of non-European descent. See Non-Europeans Members of the Victorian Naval Forces
Name: Charles Henry PANDT.
Rank: Able Seaman.
Date of Birth: 1830.
Place of Birth: West Indies.
Occupation: Seaman but working ashore circa 1871.
Marital Status: Married at least twice.
Address: Graham Street, Sandridge, Victoria.
Wife: Mrs Rebecca (nee REYNOLDS).
Service Outline:
Enlisted in the Victorian Navy in Sandridge 20th March 1871 and to Sandridge Division Depot.
Paid 5 shillings to quarter ended 31st March 1871.
All subsequent quarters noted and apparently no sea service and no remarks such as sickness, absence or appearance before an officer.
Typically paid 3 pounds for quarter with about 39 hours worked on average.
Discharged 31st March 1885 and conduct described throughout as Very Good.
Remarks:
Described as dark eyes, 70 inches tall and dark complexion. Noted parents Henry Herman and Ann PANDT.
Noted children William, Margaret, Charles, Charles, Sarah, Edith and Emma.
(Two sons named Charles as one died soon after birth).
Died in 1899 in Port Melbourne, Victoria.
Searched in National Archives of Australia Series B1115, B5520, 5522, 5523, 5524, 5531, 5532, 5534, 5494, 5495, 5519, 5492 and 5493
plus Naval Brigade records circa World War One and Police Gazettes.
Research by Neil Smith courtesy of Frank Noonan. |
