| Regimental number | 111 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Address | Green Hills, McLeay River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs T Briggs, Green Hills, McLeay River, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Member of Mimgana Rifle Club. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked, Thursday Island, 16 August 1914, to take part in the capture of German New Guinea; returned to Townsville, 18 September 1914; on account of the trouble caused by the firemen on troopship; discharged, 18 September 1914; re-enlisted as a Private in the Australian Imperial Force, 17 September 1914. Embarked, Melbourne, 22 December 1914; proceeded to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli Peninsula, 12 April 1915. Admitted to Hospital Ship 'Gascon' (gun shout wound to the head, fractures), 10 May 1915; admitted to Ras-el-Tin Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt, 19 May 1915; transferred to England, 24 June 1915; last paid in London (in reply to letter of enquiry), 31 November 1915. Embarked, Portland, England, for return to Australia per H.T. 'Themistocles', 8 May 1916; discharged, Brisbane, 12 July 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Tenterfield Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRIGGS George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
