The AIF Project

George BEST

Regimental number1687
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinJohn Henry Best, Market Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date6 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentCleaner
Unit name301st (Mechanical Transport), 8th Company, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Park)
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/98/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Division Supply Company
FateReturned to Australia 5 November 1917
Date of death9 September 1962
Place of burialMurray Bridge Cemetery

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.