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George Alfred STILL

Place of birthSurry England
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSurveyor
AddressNowra, Upper Fernberg Road, Ithaca, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinWife, Mrs M. Still, Simpson's Road, Upper Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date3 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name31st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on 5 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 February 1917
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rallied and organized straggling troops, and led them on over open country. During the night, in the enemy's main breast-work, he ably assisted in consolidating the position won.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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