Difference between revisions of "George Gould Elworthy"
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| placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 52 years, 10 months | | enlistmentage = 52 years, 10 months | ||
| − | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; weight | + | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; weight 138lbs; dark complexion, light grey eyes, dark brown hair |
| height = 5'10" (1.78m) | | height = 5'10" (1.78m) | ||
| weight = 138lbs | | weight = 138lbs | ||
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| hair = dark brown | | hair = dark brown | ||
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Poultry farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Congregational |
| address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Daughter |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Ms Muriel Iris Elworthy |
| regnumber = W31833 | | regnumber = W31833 | ||
| enlistmentdate = 30 Nov 1940 | | enlistmentdate = 30 Nov 1940 | ||
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| monumentother = | | monumentother = | ||
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = British War Medal |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Victory Medal |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | During 1919 George had married Iris Lena James (1887-1940) in Katanning. Their | + | During 1919 George had married Iris Lena James (1887-1940) in Katanning. Their daughters were Muriel Iris Elworthy born 1921 and Gwenyth Lena Napier Elworthy (1928-2007). Iris died on 7 Oct 1940 in Kelmscott |
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1925 at 'Kuranda', Dinninup, sheep farmer; | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1922 - 1925 with Iris Lena at 'Kuranda', Dinninup, sheep farmer; 1936 - 1937 at 'Bibiking', Katanning, farmer; 1943 with Muriel Iris at Albany road, Kelmscott, poultry farmer |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
George enlisted following the death of his wife. | George enlisted following the death of his wife. | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1958 at | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1958 at Albany road, Kelmscott, farm hand |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
| − | George had seen service during WW1 as 2466 | + | George had seen service during WW1 as 2466 Trooper Elworthy who embarked 16 May 1916 for the Middle East where as a reinforcement for the 10th Light Horse he was posted to the 1st Anzac Battalion of the Imperial Camel Corps. He embarked for return to Australia on 15 Mar 1919. |
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born SA ww2]] | [[Category:Born SA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Congregational ww2]] |
| + | [[Category:Poultry farmer ww2]] | ||
[[Category:10th Australian Garrison Battalion]] | [[Category:10th Australian Garrison Battalion]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 19:33, 27 March 2020
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 22 Aug 1888 |
| Place of Birth | Morphetville, South Australia |
| Death | 14 Jan 1965, aged 76 |
| Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 52 years, 10 months |
| Description |
5'10" (1.78m) tall ; 138lbs 62.596 kg ; dark complexion ; light grey eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Poultry farmer |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Daughter , Ms Muriel Iris Elworthy |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W31833 |
| Date of Enlistment | 30 Nov 1940 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 10th Australian garrison Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
During 1919 George had married Iris Lena James (1887-1940) in Katanning. Their daughters were Muriel Iris Elworthy born 1921 and Gwenyth Lena Napier Elworthy (1928-2007). Iris died on 7 Oct 1940 in Kelmscott
Electoral Roll entries: 1922 - 1925 with Iris Lena at 'Kuranda', Dinninup, sheep farmer; 1936 - 1937 at 'Bibiking', Katanning, farmer; 1943 with Muriel Iris at Albany road, Kelmscott, poultry farmer
War Service
George enlisted following the death of his wife.
discharged 14 Nov 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1958 at Albany road, Kelmscott, farm hand
Notes
George had seen service during WW1 as 2466 Trooper Elworthy who embarked 16 May 1916 for the Middle East where as a reinforcement for the 10th Light Horse he was posted to the 1st Anzac Battalion of the Imperial Camel Corps. He embarked for return to Australia on 15 Mar 1919.