Difference between revisions of "George Gould Elworthy"
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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 | 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, serving with the [[10th Australian Garrison | + | George enlisted following the death of his wife, serving with the [[10th Australian Garrison Battalion]]. |
discharged 14 Nov 1945. | discharged 14 Nov 1945. | ||
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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, serving with the 10th Australian Garrison Battalion.
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.