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George Edward SIMPSON

Regimental number28
Place of birthBrunswick Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationHorse trainer
Address8 Hopetoun Street, West Brunswick, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinWife, Mrs Maggie Elizabeth Simpson, 8 Hopetoun Street, West Brunswick, Victoria
Enlistment date9 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMobile Veterinary Section 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number27/2/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 29 October 1918
Other details

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

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