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George Thomas GATENS

Regimental number198
Place of birthBrunswick Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBricklayer
AddressMcLean Street, West Brunswick, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinWife, Mrs Elsie Ellingsworth Gatens, McLean Street, West Brunswick, Victoria
Enlistment date6 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 31 May 1918

FateReturned to Australia 12 December 1918
Date of death19 October 1970
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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