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George MASON

Regimental number1945
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationChauffeur, mechanic
Address106 Albion Street, Brunswick, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinMiss Jane Pascall, Chatsworth, Victoria
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentLCPL DM
Unit name300th Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Column (9th Army Service Corps)
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/99/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollMechanical Transport Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

MSM


Recommendation altered to Mention in Despatches: awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 1 June 1917 (Second Supplement No. 30107); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169, 4 October 1917.
Recommendation date: 5 March 1917

MSM


Recommendation date: 8 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 24 September 1918
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For conspicuous good service and devotion to duty on the FLANDERS Front, period 22nd September, 1917, to 24th February, 1918. He has at all times set a splendid example to other members of the Unit. Mentioned in Despatches A.I.F. Orders List 186, 5th June, 1917, Sup London Gazette 30107, 1st June, 1917.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

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

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