George James EASTON

Regimental number823
Place of birthRichmond, Tasmania
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressRhyndaston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinFather, David Easton, Rhyndaston, Tasmania
Enlistment date30 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 1 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 12 December 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1 September 1956
Age at death73
Place of burialOatlands Uniting Cemetery, Tasmania