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Luxe Bulletin

The Greatest Australian Soldiers

Author

David Mccullough

Published May 27, 2026

Birthdate: January 3, 1923

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Coogee, New South Wales, Australia

Died: May 15, 2009

Though his father wanted him to be an accountant, Charles “Bud” Tingwell failed his exams and started his career as a radio announcer instead. He was also part of the air force during World War II but later had a high-flying career as an actor, with films such as Kangaroo and Murder, Ahoy!