| Regimental number | 116 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Reynella, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Rose Celia Deer, Reynella, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the 10th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Wounded in action, 19 April 1917 (gun shot wound, left side). Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on bboard5 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 12 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 54 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DEER George Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
