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George JOHNSTON

Regimental number93
Date of birth1888
Place of birthBallina, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressTenterfield, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height6' 0.5"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinFather, D Johnston, Tenterfield, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date8 March 1915
Place of enlistmentLismore, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 14 January 1917
Discharge date30 March 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2759 Pte Norman JOHNSTON, 15th Bn, died of disease, 14 November 1915.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, JOHNSTON George

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