George Alfred DOUGLASS

Regimental number51781
Place of birthDowlingville, South Australia
ReligionCongregational
OccupationFarmer
AddressArdrossan, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height6' 2"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinFather, J J Douglass, Ardrossan, South Australia
Enlistment date1 February 1918
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 September 1917
Place of enlistmentMaitland, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameSouth Australian Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/111/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 1 May 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Discharge date31 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6740 Pte John James DOUGLASS, 10th Bn, returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Armagh', 5 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 31 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death28 August 1971
SourcesNAA: B2455, DOUGLASS George Alfred