George TAIT

Regimental number6351
Date of birth10 September 1888
Place of birthCasterton, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressCasterton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.6
Height5' 4.5"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Tait, Casterton, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date21 March 1916
Place of enlistmentHamilton, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 11 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Discharge date6 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Soudan', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 6 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No V35174.
SourcesNAA: B2455, TAIT George