George John CLAUGHTON

Regimental number4166
Place of birthWilliamstown, Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationRailway employee
Address19 Robb Street, Essendon, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, Mr L Claughton, 19 Robb Street, Essendon, Victoria
Enlistment date17 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 29 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
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Listed on Essendon Baptist Church Roll of Honor ('For King and Empire'), Victoria.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal