Regimental number | 5455 |
Place of birth | Maryborough, Queensland |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Tinana, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 6.5" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Puller, Tinana, Queensland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Proceeded overseas to France from 3rd Training Bn, Perham Downs, England, 9 August 1916; taken on strength, 9th Bn, in the field, 22 August 1916. Admitted to 3rd Casualty Clearing Station, 23 January 1917 (pyrexia, unknown origin); transferred to Ambulance Train No 22, 25 January 1917, and admitted to 12th General Hospital, Rouen, 26 January 1917; transferred to No 2 Convalescent Depot, 31 January 1917; to 1st Australian Division Base Depot, Etaples, 22 February 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 18 March 1917. Admitted to 2nd Divisional Rest Station, 11 April 1917 (pyrexia, unknown origin, and disordered action of the heart); transferred to 4th Field Ambulance, 13 April 1917; to 56th Casualty Clearing Station, 17 April 1917; discharged to duty, 2 May 1917; rejoined Bn, 30 May 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 26 September 1917; rejoined Bn in Belgium from leave, 16 October 1917. Wounded in action, Belgium, 4 November 1917 (gun shot wound, left shoulder, right arm), and admitted to 4th Canadian Field Ambulance, and transferred to 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station; to 3rd Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 7 November 1917; to England, 9 November 1917, and admitted to The Queen's Hospital, Birmingham (afiliated with 1st Southern General Hospital), 10 November 1917 (wounds: severe); transferred to 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 16 January 1918; discharged on furlough, 14 February 1918, to report to No 3 Command Depot, Hurdcott, 28 February 1918. Marched out to Overseas Training Brigade, Longbridge Deverill, 20 April 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 13 May 1918; rejoined Bn, in the field, 22 May 1918. Marched out for return to Australia, 27 March 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 20 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 4 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 20 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, PULLER George Edward |