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George Frederick SEAGROTT

Regimental number866
Place of birthWarialda New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
AddressGilgai, Inverell, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, H G Seagrott, Gilgai, Inverell, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name33rd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/50/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll33rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went out alone to the enemy's wire under very heavy fire and succeeded in bringing his officer back to safety. He set a splendid example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Date of death12 December 1959

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