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George Jenning BEAN

Regimental number343
Place of birthYork, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGasfitter
AddressGasworks, Albany, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 6.5"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinFather, J W Bean, Gasworks, Albany, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date10 March 1916
Place of enlistmentBlackboy Hill, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 4, Reinforcement 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/9/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 7 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 December 1919
Discharge date7 March 1920
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2778 Pte Frederick William BEAN, 51st Bn, returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death2 April 1966
Place of burialWoronora Crematorium

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