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George Alexander CAMERON

Regimental number14509
Place of birthPrahran, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationTelegraphist
AddressCampbell's Creek, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Cameron, Campbell's Creek, Victoria
Previous military service58th Infantry
Enlistment date4 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameAustralian Wireless Squadron 1, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/16/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Malwa on 25 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal RollCavalry Division Signal Squadron
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31386 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 22 March 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 July 1971
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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