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George Elwyn FURNESS

Regimental number7232
Place of birthLancashire England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressCranbrook, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinWife, Mrs Julia Furness, Cranbrook, Western Australia
Enlistment date15 August 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/6
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 29 January 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll16th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work near Morcourt on 8 august 1918.
Recommendation date: 13 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

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