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GOULD, George Frederick

Service Number:	T253565
Enlisted:	2 February 1915
Last Rank:	Lieutenant
Last Unit:	12th Infantry Battalion
Born:	LAUNCESTON, TAS, 14 April 1897
Home Town:	Launceston, Launceston, Tasmania
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Warehouseman
Memorials:	Lindisfarne Officers of the 12th Battalion Pictorial Honour Roll

World War 1 Service

2 Feb 1915:	Enlisted AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, 26th Infantry Battalion
27 Oct 1915:	Involvement 26th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '15' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Ulysses embarkation_ship_number: A38 public_note: ''
27 Oct 1915:	Embarked 26th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ulysses, Melbourne
1 Apr 1916:	Transferred AIF WW1, 12th Infantry Battalion
25 May 1916:	Promoted AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 12th Infantry Battalion
4 Oct 1917:	Honoured Military Cross, Near Boursies 9 April 1917, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with great gallantry and initiative in the face of heavy fire, driving back the enemy and consolidating the position. He set a splendid example of courage and coolness throughout.
19 Feb 1920:	Discharged AIF WW1, 12th Infantry Battalion

World War 2 Service

15 Apr 1940:	Enlisted T253565

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