Local Heroes WW1
THURGARLAND, George Trevitt
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(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 gelatinDescription
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.
