| Regimental number | 487 |
| Place of birth | Plymouth, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.2 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Alice Carless, 5 Newton Road, Warsash near Southampton, England |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Special Reserves. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Helena Vale, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Admitted to HS 'Dongala', 9 August 1915 (insanity); transferred to England. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 20 December 1917; discharged (medically unfit: asthma), Perth, 6 March 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CARLESS George William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
