Regimental number | 391 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Dungog, New South Wales |
School | Dungog, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Barrington, via Gloucester, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | J. Cornish, Barrington, via Gloucester, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
Given name: George Thomas Westley Cornish (known as Wes). "Was well known in the district for his cricketing prowess and also as a fine pianist." Married Mary Emily Perram on 26 July 1916 and moved to the Newcastle area in 1920. Wounded at Gallipoli - First two fingers lost from right hand; further operation at Concord Hospital after his return to Australia |
Date of death |