BURRAGE, George Thomas
| Service Numbers: | 1514, V82464 |
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| Enlisted: | 26 March 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Captain |
| Last Unit: | 12 Garrison Battalion (VIC) |
| Born: | Colac, Vic., 29 July 1894 |
| Home Town: | Moe, Latrobe, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Colac and Moe State School |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | 23 January 1979, aged 84 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Fawkner Memorial Park Cemetery, Victoria Cremation |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 26 Mar 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 1514, 22nd Infantry Battalion | |
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| 28 Jun 1915: | Involvement Private, 1514, 22nd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '14' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Berrima embarkation_ship_number: A35 public_note: '' | |
| 28 Jun 1915: | Embarked Private, 1514, 22nd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Berrima, Melbourne |
World War 2 Service
| 23 Dec 1939: | Involvement Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Captain, V82464, 12 Garrison Battalion (VIC) | |
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| 23 Dec 1939: | Enlisted V82464 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Cr. William Henry and Emma BURRAGE, Moe, Vic.
Military Cross
'For marked gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near Estrees, on the nights 3rd-4th October 1918. He was in command of the limbers laden with fighting stores necessary for the dawn attack. While he was engaged in reconnoitring the overland track to the jumping-off tape, the enemy put down a heavy barrage, and he was badly wounded. He nevertheless continued to direct the drivers until he finally collapsed, materially contributing to the success of the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30
Date: 25 March 1920
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