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George Kingston Baron HAY

Regimental number3106
Date of birth4 September 1895
Place of birthJamaica (Kingston) West Indies
ReligionMethodist
OccupationUniversity student
AddressPerth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, George Herbert Baron Hay, Epsworth, Bournemouth, England
Enlistment date26 June 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name51st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/68/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 23 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll51st Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and resource. When the enemy attacked his company, penetrating the line, he reorganised his platoon, and held a defensive position under heavy fire. Later, he went out with a patrol and reconnoitred the ground occupied by the enemy, and was of great assistance in restoring the line. His coolness and prompt action in a difficult situation were an example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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