George Ferdinand WEIS

Regimental number1715
Place of birthToowoomba Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressMiddle Ridge, Toowoomba, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs Fredericka Weis, Middle Ridge, Toowoomba, Queensland
Enlistment date26 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name42nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/59/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 5 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 January 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1714 Pte Alfred John WEIS, 1st Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal