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George LAWSON

Regimental number1289
Place of birthRockhampton, Queensland
True NameLASSEN, George
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationShearer
AddressTooley Street, Maryborough, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33.3
Height5' 8.75"
Weight162 lbs
Next of kinFather, Jno Lawson, Tooley Street, Maryborough, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date8 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 October 1917
Discharge date25 January 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 19 October 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 15 December 1917; discharged (medically unfit: nephritis), Melbourne, 25 January 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, LAWSON George

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