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George Francis SAUNDERSON

Regimental number2738
Place of birthBlack Rock, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressYatina, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.8
Height5' 6.5"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Honora Saunderson, Yatina, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 May 1916
Place of enlistmentOrroroo, South australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name50th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/67/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 23 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 November 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 5 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit: wounded" gun shot wound, head, right hand), Adelaide, 14 January 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, SAUNDERSON George Francis

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