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George William GRAY

Regimental number436
Place of birthTumbarumba New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressTumbarumba, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs G Gray, Tumbarumba via Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
Enlistment date23 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, B 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 RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 8 October 1918

FateEffective 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: 10 October 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 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

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