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We remember George Morfitt
We remember George Morfitt
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Thomas Edward Morfitt
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1872
1874
sibling
James Morfitt
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1874
1875
sibling
Henry Morfitt
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1875
1876
sibling
Charles Morfitt
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1876
1878
sibling
Arthur Morfitt
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1878
1880
sibling
William Morfitt
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1880
1883
sibling
Esther Watts
Morfitt
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1883
1885
sibling
Richard Watts
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1885
1888
1890
sibling
Eliza Matilda Wilkes
Morfitt
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1890
1893
sibling
Elizabeth May Morfitt
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1893
1916
employment
Fisherman
Mandurah, Western Australia
Australia
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5th April 1916
1916
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
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5th April 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5627
28th Australian Infantry Battalion
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5th April 1916 - 2nd March 1919
1919
discharge
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2nd March 1919
1919
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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2nd March 1919
1928
marriage
Rebecca Aka Becky Woolhead
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1928
1929
children
Gordon G Morfitt
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1929
1931
children
Morris H Morfitt
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1931
1932
children
Dennis I Morfitt
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1932
1956
dates
Age 68
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31st August 1956
1956
death
Unknown
Mandurah, Western Australia
Australia
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31st August 1956
burial
Mandurah, Western Australia
Australia
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Morfitt |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 5627 | 28th Australian Infantry Battalion | Private |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon G Morfitt | son | 1929 | |
| Morris H Morfitt | son | 1931 | |
| Dennis I Morfitt | son | 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Eacott | mother | ||
| Henry Morfitt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edward Morfitt | brother | 1872 | |
| James Morfitt | brother | 1874 | |
| Henry Morfitt | brother | 1875 | |
| Charles Morfitt | brother | 1876 | |
| Arthur Morfitt | brother | 1878 | |
| William Morfitt | brother | 1880 | |
| Esther Watts nee Morfitt | sister | 1883 | |
| Richard Watts | brother | 1885 | |
| Eliza Matilda Wilkes nee Morfitt | sister | 1890 | |
| Elizabeth May Morfitt | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Aka Becky Woolhead | wife | 1928 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanned | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-08 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Mandurah General CemeteryMandurah, Western Australia. Burial place for Private 5627 George Morphett, 28th Bn.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mandurah General Cemetery | Kathy30586 |
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