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George PODMORE

Regimental number7775
Place of birthToolleen, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressCunderdin, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height6' 0"
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinFather, W Podmore, Cunderdin, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 April 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 March 1917
Place of enlistmentNortham, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 26th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 29 June 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll51st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 September 1918
Discharge date28 November 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Arawa', 19 September 1918; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, right buttock), Perth, 28 November 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death3 June 1999
Age at death90
Place of burialKellerberrin Cemetery Western Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, PODMORE George

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