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George Smith SHRIMPTON

Regimental number2232
Date of birth24 October 1889
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPacker
AddressHalidon Street, Paringa Line, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.8
Height5' 6.25"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinFather, Charles Smith Shrimpton, Kirk Street, Essex, E W London, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 June 1915
Place of enlistmentKeswick, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 21 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 July 1919
Discharge date20 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Zealandic', 8 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 20 October 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S86392.
Date of death11 January 1949
SourcesNAA: B2455, SHRIMPTON George Smith

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