Regimental number | 179 |
Place of birth | Newport ISLE OF WIGHT |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | ... |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mrs L George, 14 West Avenue, Hendon London NW, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) Fearless leadership and example to men, rendering great assistant. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of YPRES on 20th September,m 1917, shortly after the attack on the German positions commenced, and the Platoon Officers in the Company excepting one had become casualties, Sgt. GEORGE assumed command of a platoon He put them on their correct direction and by his fearless leadership set a magnificent example to his men. Later when the objective was reached he was of the greatest assistance in re-organisation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |