| Regimental number | 1770 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Durham Lead, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 4.25" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss S Wells, Durham Lead, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 27 August 1915 (gun shot wound, hand and scalp). Evacuated to Mudros on Hospital Ship A12, 28 August 1915; to England, 30 August 1915, and admitted to Military Hospital, Fulham, 16 September 1915. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Suevic' from Portland, England, 11 March 1916 (gun shot wound, head); discharged (medically unfit), 27 August 1916. Total war service: 1 year 99 days Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WELLS George William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
