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Westley CORNISH

Regimental number391
Date of birth28 July 1887
Place of birthDungog, New South Wales
SchoolDungog, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressBarrington, via Gloucester, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinJ. Cornish, Barrington, via Gloucester, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 29 July 1915
Other details

Given name: George Thomas Westley Cornish (known as Wes).

"Was well known in the district for his cricketing prowess and also as a fine pianist."

Married Mary Emily Perram on 26 July 1916 and moved to the Newcastle area in 1920.

Wounded at Gallipoli - First two fingers lost from right hand; further operation at Concord Hospital after his return to Australia
Date of death10 July 1968

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