George Gordon ARTHUR

Regimental number6923
Place of birthBallarat, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressBallarat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 10"
Weight152 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Andrew Arthur, 208 The Avenue, Royal Park, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 6 years in public school cadets, Melbourne.
Enlistment date5 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion 19th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

FateReturned to Australia 8 September 1919
Medals

Discharge date18 December 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Embarked Melbourne, 11 May 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 20 July 1917.

Proceeded overseas to France, 25 September 1917.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Raranga', 8 September 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 18 December 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 July 1948
SourcesNAA: B2455, ARTHUR George Gordon