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We remember George Percival Rayner
We remember George Percival Rayner
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
enlistment
Adelaide SA
Australia
Source:9092467
25th November 1915
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
990
11th Brigade
43rd Battalion
Source:9092467
16th March 1916 - 23rd March 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
990
11th Brigade
43rd Battalion
Source:9092467
23rd March 1916 - 18th August 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Second Lieutenant
990
11th Brigade
43rd Battalion
Source:9092467
18th August 1917 - 24th November 1917
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9092467
25th October 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
990
3rd A.I.F. Division
3rd Machine Gun Battalion
Source:9092467
24th November 1917 - 29th June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9092467
29th June 1919
1976
death
Source:9092467
1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Percival |
| Initials | GP |
| Last Name | Rayner |
| Source | 9092465 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 990 | 11th Brigade | 43rd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 990 | 11th Brigade | 43rd Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 990 | 11th Brigade | 43rd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 990 | 3rd A.I.F. Division | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Grace Rayner | mother | ||
| George Lesingham Rayner | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Congregationalist |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| New South Wales Births Transcription | Jess120243 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Percival Rayner | Jess120243 |
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