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We remember George Wood Orr
We remember George Wood Orr
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Edward Draper Orr
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29th May 1873
1875
sibling
Robert Orr
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9th February 1875
1878
sibling
Wilford James Aka Bill Orr
Source:8331929
25th January 1878
1880
sibling
Abbie Foster May Lewis
Orr
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18th May 1880
1882
sibling
John Ernest Orr
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4th April 1882
1884
1909
marriage
Catherine Gray formerly Orr nee Nordstrem
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16th June 1909 - 10th October 1916
1910
children
Leonard Wilfred Orr
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1910
1911
children
Eileen Winifred Francisco nee Orr
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1911
1916
education
Port Pirie State School
Port Pirie, South Australia
Australia
Source:8331929
24th February 1916
1916
employment
Farmer
Darkan, Western Australia
Australia
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24th February 1916
1916
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
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24th February 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4499
28th Australian Infantry battaliom
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24th February 1916 - 10th October 1916
1916
dates
Age 32
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10th October 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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10th October 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
ypres, Flanders
Belgium
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10th October 1916
burial
Ypres, Flanders
Belgium
VI. L. 7.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Wood |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Orr |
| Source | 8331929 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4499 | 28th Australian Infantry battaliom | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Wilfred Orr | son | 1910 | |
| Eileen Winifred Francisco nee Orr | daughter | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Stephens formerly Orr nee Draper | mother | ||
| Robert Orr | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Draper Orr | brother | 29th May 1873 | |
| Robert Orr | brother | 9th February 1875 | |
| Wilford James Aka Bill Orr | brother | 25th January 1878 | |
| Abbie Foster May Lewis nee Orr | sister | 18th May 1880 | |
| John Ernest Orr | brother | 4th April 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Gray formerly Orr nee Nordstrem | wife | 16th June 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Brown | Curly Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-24 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-24 | Wesleyan |
Media
Media
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Railway Dugouts Burial GroundBurial place for Private 4499 George Wood Orr.
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Wagin War MemorialWagin, Western Australia. This memorial consists of a broken granite pillar, broken to symbolise the lives broken and destroyed by war. Wagin place of association for George wood orr.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Railway Dugouts Burial Ground | Kathy30586 | |
| Studio Portrait | Kathy30586 | |
| Wagin War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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