The AIF Project

Georgie LOVETT

Regimental number2971
Other NamesGeorge
ReligionMethodist
OccupationWheeler
AddressSeralba, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother
Enlistment date2 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll45th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For bravery and devotion to duty at MOLENAARELSTHOEK on the light of 28th/29th September, 1917. This N.C.O. was in charge of a patrol which located a small hostile group in a pill box. By the skilful handling of his patrol he succeeded in driving the enemy out of the pill box and secured one slightly wounded German whom he brought back to our lines.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.