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THURGARLAND, George Trevitt

(Pte) George Trevitt Thurgarland

Private George Trevitt Thurgarland 2433, a  sailor Military Road, Largs Bay, South Australia, prior to enlistment 21 June 1915 aged 28, he embarked with the 27th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 13 October 1915.

 

Regimental number 2433
Religion Church of England
Occupation Sailor
Address Military Road, Largs Bay, South Australia
Marital status Single
Age at embarkation 28
Next of kin Father, Henry Babbington Thurgaland, Largs Bay, South Australia
Enlistment date 21-Jun-15
Rank on enlistment Private
Unit name 27th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number 23/44/2
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 13 October 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll Private
Unit from Nominal Roll 27th Battalion
Fate Killed in Action 1 July 1916

ID number     H05517
Collection     Photograph
Object type     Black & white - Print silver gelatin

Description

Studio portrait of 2433 Private George Trevitt Thurgarland, 27th Battalion from Largs Bay, South Australia. A 28 year old sailor prior to enlistment on 21 June 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 5th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 13 October 1915 aboard HMAT Themistocles. He was killed in action on 1 July 1916 near Messines, Belgium and is buried in the La Plus Douve Farm Cemetery, Belgium.

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