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George Herbert HOPE

Regimental number2873
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Address74 Glenmore Road, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinFather, George Hope, The Albert Tavern, South Norwood, London, England
Enlistment date14 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Field Ambulance, C Section
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 31 May 1915
From Embarkation Records it is not possible to distinguish exactly which ship members of this unit sailed on. Two ships left from Sydney: the 'Ajana' on 31 May 1915 carrying three officers and 98 men and the 'Ceramic' on 25 June 1915 carrying three officers and 129 men.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Ambulance
FateDischarged 24 October 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'This N.C.O. at BELLEWAARDE RIDGE North East of HOOGE on 20th September, 1917 was in charge of stretcher bearers. The bearer post was being heavily shelled and several bearers were wounded. He dashed out brought in one of the wounded bearers to safety and stood in the open under heavy fire directing his squads to cover. His gallantry and coolness undoubtedly saved the lives of many men. On many occasions during the day this N.C.O. displayed the same qualitied of coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918

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