| Regimental number | 664 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Place of birth | Caversham, dunedin, New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 2" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | William Charles Chambers, 16 Caversham Rise, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Albert Park, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 5 April 1915. Appointed Acting Corporal (unpaid), 9 April 1915. Wounded in action, 25 April 1915 (gun wound, neck, near spine); admitted to No 1 General Hospital, Heliopolis, 30 April 1915; transferred to Convalescent Camp, Helouan, 5 June 1915. Boarded at Grand Hotel, awaiting transport, 16 July 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Hororata', 29 July 1915; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 3 March 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 65 |
| Place of burial | Purewa Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CHAMBERS George Gilmore |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
