George DICK

Regimental number1120
Place of birthDunfirmline Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCarpenter
Address...
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, James Dick, 1 Part Place, Dunfermline, Scotland
Enlistment date24 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 6 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For special good work during the period he was in the front line trenches near GUEUDECOURT. On the night of 23rd/24th February 1917 he worked with tireless, unselfish determination under most difficult and dangerous conditions to complete 270 yards of trench within 75 yards of the Boche front line. he set a splendid example to the men under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death2 May 1964
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery