Regimental number | 436 |
Place of birth | Tumbarumba New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Tumbarumba, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs G Gray, Tumbarumba via Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Throughout the whole day on 29th September, 1918, East of RONSSOY, No. 436, Private GEORGE WILLIAM GRAY did magnificent work, assisting in the opening up of the Yellow Road. In charge of a section of men he showed great leadership, soldierly bearing, and marked ability under exceptionally heavy Machine Gun fire, and was of the greatest assistance to his Platoon Commander. Closely following the Infantry, Private GRAY led his section forward under most dangerous and difficult circumstances, and speedily completed the tasks allotted him. His courageous actions, greatly assisted in keeping his men constantly at work. His untiring energy and constant devotion to duty undoubtedly assisted in the successful opening up of this road soon after zero hour.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 3952 Pte John Thomas GRAY , 20th Bn, killed in action, 10 July 1918. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |