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George BRADFORD

Regimental number1081
Place of birthTingha New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
AddressStannifer, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs H Shepherd, Stanthorpe, Queensland
Enlistment date2 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name33rd Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/50/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near HARGICOURT on 18th September, 1918. Lance Corporal BRADFORD with his platoon Sergeant and one man rushed an enemy machine gun nest under heavy machine gun fire and helped considerably in the capture of 4 machine guns and 45 prisoners. He set a splendid example of determination and coolness to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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