| Regimental number | 796 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Yangan, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Christmas Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Svenson, Christmas Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Camel Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Willochra', 8 March 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 15 June 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q205349. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 97 |
| Place of burial | Witta Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SVENSON George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
