LEGGE, George Ferguson
| Service Number: | 50091 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 2 February 1918 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 22nd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 17 August 1897 |
| Home Town: | Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Melbourne C of E Grammar School; St. Paul's School London; Melbourne University, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation: | Engineering Student |
| Died: | Killed in Action, France, 4 October 1918, aged 21 years |
| Cemetery: |
Bellicourt British Cemetery VII H 10, Bellicourt British Cemetery, Bellicourt, Picardie, France |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Melbourne Grammar School WW1 Fallen Honour Roll |
Biography contributed by Sharyn Roberts
GEORGE FERGUSON LEGGE who was killed in action in France on 4th October 1918 was the eldest son of Major-General Legge. He was born in 1897 and entered the Prep. in 1909 and came up to the Senior School in 1911. In 1913 and 1914 he went to St. Paul's School in London and returned to the School in 1915. He went to the Melbourne University in 1916, joining the Engineering School, and enlisted as soon as he was of military age in February 1918.
He embarked as a Private in the 22nd Battalion in April 1918 and went to England via the United States of America, arriving in June 1918. After being in camp for two months he crossed to France and was for two months with his battalion taking part in the attack on
the Hindenburg Line as machine gunner. He also took part in the last engagement of the Australian Infantry in front of Beaurevoir and Montbrehain, where he was killed by machine-gun fire, while bandaging the wound of a fellowsoldier.
He had come under notice very soon after joining his battalion on account of his smartness and good qualities.
He was buried near the main Estrees-Geneve Road.
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