George Henry SPINKS

Regimental number5178
Place of birthPenguin Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBaker
AddressPenguin, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Mr C Spinks, Penguin, Tasmania
Enlistment date4 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on 29 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll52nd Battalion
FateKilled in Action 03-4 September 1916
Place of burialCourcelette British Cemetery (Plot V, Row C, Grave No. 8), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
156
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal