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George Eric GULLY

Regimental number5112
Place of birthAdelaide South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFruit-grower
AddressNuriootpa, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Marion Gully, Nuriootpa, South Australia
Enlistment date5 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A37 Barambah on 27 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 July 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the advance of this battalion near Bellicourt between the 29th September and 1 October, 1918. When his platoon was moving forward from Bellicourt towards Magny-la-Fosse, on the 29 September, it encountered heavy machine gun fire. In addition, two anti-tank gunners, putting both guns out of action, which were left in our hands.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20
Date: 19 February 1920

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death15 November 1964

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