George Edward LONGTON

Regimental number22000
Place of birthViolet Town Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCivil servant
AddressViolet Town, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, G E Longton, Violet Town, Victoria
Previous military service55th Infantry
Enlistment date28 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameHowitzer Brigade 23, Battery 107
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/133/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
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Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 July 1936