George GROAT

Regimental number2369
Place of birthKirkwall Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinBessie Groat, Brey Head, Glenwisher, Orkney, Scotland
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919