George Stanley TELFER

Regimental numberR194
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Telfer, Lindenow, North Gippsland, Victoria
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A53 Itria on 18 April 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 February 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a night attack, although twice wounded, this officer at first declined to leave his post. Later he was ordered to do so, but returned after having his wounds dressed. He displayed admirable leadership during the attack, and his reconnaissance during consolidation led to the capture of a strong post which was menacing the right flank.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal