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George James JOHNSTON

Regimental number233
Place of birthIpswich, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBlackall, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Height5' 6.25"
Weight125 lbs
Next of kinFather, Lilly Ellen Johnston, Junee Station, Blackwater, Rockhampton, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 26 September 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 August 1968
Place of burialField of Mars Cemetery

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