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George RUSHFORTH

Regimental number10782
Place of birthTerowie, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFireman Loco
AddressAngaston, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.3
Height5' 5.75"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Rushforth, Terowie, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date6 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 August 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 6, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Division Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 31 October 1917
Discharge date8 February 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Berrima', 31 October 1917; discharged (medically unfit: chronic bronchitis), 8 February 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, RUSHFORTH George

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