| Regimental number | 1979 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | The Avenue, Birrell Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.10 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs F Lee, The Avenue, Birrell Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Valuable services and courage in carrying despatches under heavy fire. Military Medal Courage and devotion to duty as Bn. runner. (16-22 September 1917) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the action 16th/22nd September 1917, east of YPRES, both these men [LEE and 4520 G.E. LEE], during duty as Battalion runners, particularly distinguished themselves by repeatedly taking messages from Battalion Headquarters to Cos. under the heaviest barrage fire, where all telephone communication had been cut. By their devotion to duty, communication was maintained at a critical period.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kashmir', 9 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 1 July 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Cause of death: suicide |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 27 |
| Place of burial | St Thomas Cemetery, Enfield, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LEE Gordon Scott |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
