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We remember George Henry Fawcett
We remember George Henry Fawcett
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1914
enlistment
Kensington NSW
Australia
Source:9158015
21st September 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1210
1st Brigade
4th Battalion
Source:9158013
17th October 1914 - 2nd May 1915
1915
discharge
Source:9158013
2nd May 1915
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sapper
3970
Australian Mining Corps
No. 5 Tunnelling Company
Source:9158013
29th March 1916 - 30th April 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
3970
Australian Mining Corps
No. 5 Tunnelling Company
Source:9158013
1st May 1916 - 29th May 1917
1916
hospitalisation
To Hospital Sick
Hospital/Institution
Source:9158013
22nd July 1916 - 8th September 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9158013
5th January 1917 - 29th May 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
3970
1st Anzac Headquarters
Intelligence Police
Source:9158013
29th May 1917 - 27th April 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Second Lieutenant
3970
3rd Australian Division
Intelligence Police
Source:9158013
27th April 1918 - 27th July 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
3970
3rd Australian Division
Intelligence Police
Source:9158013
27th July 1918 - 27th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9158013
27th January 1919
education
Cheltenham College
Source:9158044
employment
Mining Engineer
Source:9158018
1936
death
Unknown
Tientsin
China
Source:9158058
19th October 1936
sibling
Ralph Fawcett
Source:9158058
sibling
Nancy Fawcett
Source:9158058
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Fawcett |
| Source | 1209126 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3970 | 1st Anzac Headquarters | Intelligence Police | Sergeant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3970 | 3rd Australian Division | Intelligence Police | Second Lieutenant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1210 | 1st Brigade | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3970 | Australian Mining Corps | No. 5 Tunnelling Company | Sapper | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3970 | Australian Mining Corps | No. 5 Tunnelling Company | Sergeant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3970 | 3rd Australian Division | Intelligence Police | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hart Fawcett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Fawcett | brother | ||
| Nancy Fawcett | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Studio portrait of George Henry FawcettA photograph of George Henry Fawcett
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography of George Henry Fawcett | Jess120243 | |
| Death Notice of George Henry Fawcett | Jess120243 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Studio portrait of George Henry Fawcett | Jess120243 |
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