| Regimental number | 34129 |
| Place of birth | Oxford, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | Port Fairy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31.3 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Eva Dorn, Bronsi Grove, Kooyong Road, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 3.5 years in Christchurch City Guards; not serving in any military unit at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade, March 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/128/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 11 May 1917; disembarked Plymouth, England, 20 July 1917; marched into Reserve Brigade Australian Artillery, Larkhill, 21 July 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 6 November 1917; taken on strength, 2nd Field Artillery Brigade, in the field, Belgium, 12 November 1917, and posted to 102nd Battery. On leave to Paris, 19 February 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 1 March 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 5 November 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 22 November 1918. Marched out to England, 9 April 1919. Granted leave with pay, subs and fees (£10) (Non-Military Employment), 23 April-23 July 1919, to attend Tailor & Cutters Academy, 42 Gerrard Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, London; period of leave extended to 23 August 1918 (additional fees £2.7.3); final report: 'Gnr Dorn made good progress on a course of Ladies and Gentlemens cutting. He was regular in attendance and diligent in his studies.' Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Sydney', 22 September 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 12 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 20 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DORN George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
