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George Alfred ELMES

Regimental number1464
Place of birthBundaberg, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationShearer
AddressCassowary Street, Londreach, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.4
Height5' 10"
Weight137 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs T. Elmes, Cassowary Street, Longreach, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 August 1915
Place of enlistmentRockhampton, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashrobra on 4 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 28 June 1919
Discharge date4 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Madras', 28 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 4 October 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsMother's name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Mrs F. ELMES.
SourcesNAA: B2455, ELMES George Alfred

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