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George Edward JAMIESON

Regimental number694
Date of birth--/01/1893
Place of birthMaitland New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationGrocer
Addressc/o Glanmere Hotel, Gympie, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Robert Jamieson, Wickham Street, Townsville, Queensland
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, F Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Machine Gun Company
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2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF1 Bde MG Coy
Promotion date: 5 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 24 September 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his machine guns with the greatest skill, and materially assisted in repelling a strong enemy attack. He has at all times set a splendid example of courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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