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George WINTER

Regimental number3956
Place of birthDookie Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCanvasser
AddressBank of Australasia, Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinSister, Mrs W Rollinson, 150 Johnston Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date16 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At BUIRE near ALBERT on night of 19th/20th May, 1918 during inter-Battalion relief Private WINTER carried wounded continuously during heavy shelling, many of his trips being through an intense barrage where many stretcher bearers became casualties. He constantly organised fresh stretcher bearing parties and continued to carry until he collapsed on the morning of the 20th. His power of leadership, absolute fearlessness and devotion to duty are worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death5 June 1948
Place of burialPreston Cemetery

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