Charles Julius Perry (20 October 1888 – 4 January 1961) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Norwood in the SAFL, and a Methodist Chaplain who served in the First AIF.
| Charlie Perry | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Charles Julius Perry | ||
| Date of birth | 20 October 1888 | ||
| Place of birth | Terowie, South Australia | ||
| Date of death | 4 January 1961 (aged 72) | ||
| Place of death | North Adelaide, South Australia | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1909–1915, 1920 | Norwood | 57 (15) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1920. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family edit
The son of Isaiah Perry (1854-1911),[1] and Caroline Marie Paulina Perry (1869-1956), née Roediger,[2][3] Charles Julius Perry was born in Terowie, South Australia on 20 October 1888. His brother, Sir Frank Tennyson Perry (1887-1965) was a South Australian industrialist and member of parliament.[4]
He married Florence Muriel Day (1985-1973) on 16 September 1920.[5]
Football edit
Norwood (SAFL) edit
Perry, commonly known as "Redwing" due to his red hair, appeared in 58 games for Norwood and would have played more had World War I not interrupted his career. A Methodist minister, Perry finished equal first in a three way tie for the 1915 Magarey Medal count before having to settle for second after the umpires conferred to split the leaders as per the rules at the time. He was however posthumously awarded a retrospective Medal in 1998.[7]
Training Units team (AIF) edit
He was captain of the Combined Training Units team in the AIF exhibition match which was played in London in 1916.
Military service edit
Enlisting on 1 March 1916, he served in Europe as a chaplain during World War I,[8][9] and was involved in the AIF exhibition match which was played in London in 1916, captaining the Combined Training Units team.[10] A news film was taken at the match. [11][12]
On 24 January 1919, Lieutenant-Colonel H. D. K. Macartney, the Officer Commanding of the 3rd Australian Divisional Artillery recommended that Perry be awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire:
"During the period Sept.17th to Decr.31st 1918, Chaplain-Major PERRY has been Chaplain to the 8th Aust.F.A.Brigade [viz., Australian Field Artillery Brigade]. His duties have always been carried out in a thoroughly cheerful and tactful manner, and throughout the rapid advance, leading up to the cessation of hostilities, his gallant bearing and unselfish devotion to duty, generally under adverse conditions, have materially assisted the administration of this Unit. He has been a splendid example to both Officers and men. [Signed] H.D.K. Macartney, Lieut-Colonel. Commander, 3rd. Aust. Div. Artillery.".[13]
There is no indication within the records at the Australian War Memorial as to whether the Officer of the Order of the British Empire was ever awarded to Perry as Macartney had recommended.
After the war he returned to Norwood but only played briefly before retiring in 1920.
He continued to serve in the Methodist clergy and, also, served as vice-chairman of the Norwood Football Club.[14]
See also edit
Footnotes edit
- ^ Deaths: Perry, The (Adelaide) Register, (Friday, 1 December 1911), p.6; Personal, The (Adelaide) Advertiser, (Friday, 1 December 1911), p.8.
- ^ Re Unveiling of Tablet at Loos Church, The (Gawler) Bunyip, (Friday 11 March 1949), p.3.
- ^ Marriages: Perry—Roediger, The (Adelaide) Express and Telegraph, (Tuesday, 14 October 1884), p.2.
- ^ Susan Marsden, 'Perry, Sir Frank Tennyson (1887–1965)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, Online Edition, ISSN 1833-7538, published by Australian National University
- ^ Marriages: Perry—Day, The (Adelaide) Chronicle, (Saturday, 23 October 1920), p.29.
- ^ Detail of Organised by Australian Olympic swimmer Lieutenant Frank Beaurepaire, etc., in the collection of the Australian War Memorial (Accession number: H16688).
- ^ "Last week in the SANFL..." Archived from the original on 17 February 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
- ^ 4th Military District: Chaplains' Department, Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No.99, (Saturday, 28 August 1915), p.1681.
- ^ First World War Embarkation Roll
- ^ Australian Football.com profile
- ^ The original newsreel: Australian Football (Pathé Newsreel, 1916) on YouTube
- ^ The 2019 remastered and colourised version of the original newsreel: Australian Football (Pathé Newsreel, 1916), remastered and colourised version (2019) on YouTube
- ^ Honours and awards (Recommendations: First World War): Recommendation for Charles Julius Perry to be awarded a (sic) Order of the British Empire
- ^ "ATHLETIC MAN PLEASES GOD MOST". The Advertiser. Adelaide. 16 May 1932. p. 10. Retrieved 9 January 2011 – via National Library of Australia.
References edit
- Photograph at Charles Julius Perry, at Virtual War Memorial Australia.
- Pioneer Exhibition Game Australian Football: in aid of British and French Red Cross Societies: 3rd Australian Division v. Australian Training Units at Queen's Club, West Kensington, on Saturday, October 28th, 1916, at 3pm, Wightman & Co., (London), 1919.
- Richardson, N. (2016), The Game of Their Lives, Pan Macmillan Australia: Sydney. ISBN 978-1-7435-3666-7
- National Archives of Australia: World War I Service record: Charles Julius Perry
- Wheaton, C., "Preachers and Their Pastimes: Rev C. J. Perry - - Footballer", The Australian Christian Commonwealth, (Friday, 5 July 1929), p.4.
- Military Forces of the Commonwealth: Appointments, Promotions, etc.: 4th Military District: Chaplains' Department, Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No.99, (Saturday, 28 August 1915), p.1681: Appointment of Charles Julius Perry as Chaplain, 4th Class (effective date 1 August 1915).
- First World War Embarkation Roll: Chaplain 4th Class Charles Julius Perry, collection of the Australian War Memorial.
- First World War Nominal Roll: Chaplain Charles Julius Perry, collection of the Australian War Memorial.
- First World War Service Record: Chaplain-Major Charles Julius Perry, National Archives of Australia.
External links edit
- Charlie Perry at AustralianFootball.com