BATT, George
| Service Numbers: | 2329, 2329A |
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| Enlisted: | 22 June 1915, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 27th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Thebarton, South Australia, 29 May 1893 |
| Home Town: | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Marryatville Public School |
| Occupation: | Grocer/Store Keeper |
| Died: | Died of wounds, France, 12 November 1916, aged 23 years |
| Cemetery: |
Heilly Station Cemetery |
| Memorials: | Adelaide National War Memorial, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Hazelwood Park (Knightsbridge) War Memorial, Rose Park Burnside & District - Fallen Soldiers Memorial Trees - Rose Park, Rose Park Burnside District Fallen Soldiers' Memorial - Rose Park, Tusmore Burnside District Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 22 Jun 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2329, 27th Infantry Battalion, Adelaide, South Australia | |
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| 13 Oct 1915: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 2329, 27th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '15' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Themistocles embarkation_ship_number: A32 public_note: '' | |
| 13 Oct 1915: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 2329, 27th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Themistocles, Adelaide | |
| 12 Nov 1916: | Involvement AIF WW1, Sergeant, 2329A, 27th Infantry Battalion, 'The Winter Offensive' - Flers/Gueudecourt winter of 1916/17, --- :awm_ww1_roll_of_honour_import: awm_service_number: 2329A awm_unit: 27 Battalion awm_rank: Sergeant awm_died_date: 1916-11-12 |
Lest we Forget
We have a Poppy with your name from Poppy Park Penrith Australia.
Thank you for the sacrifice you made for our freedom.
We will remember you.
Lest we forget.
Submitted 9 June 2015 by Brian Ostrowski
Biography contributed by Demetre Kouzionis
Sergeant George Batt was a well-respected soldier by all who knew him. He was born on the 29th of May 1893 in Thebarton, South Australia. He was the son of George Batt and Maria Jane Batt, and he was also married to Gladys Mary Batt. He attended Marryatville High School and was a grocer before he enlisted.
George enlisted on the 22nd of June 1915 He was 22 years old at the time. At the time of enlistment George’s rank was private and he was assigned to the 27th Battalion. A majority of men in the 27th Battalion enlisted from South Australia.
Being led by Lieutenant Colonel Walter Dollman, the battalion sustained weeks of intensive training, route marches and farewell parades and finally on the 31st May 1915 the battalion embarked to Egypt where further training was undergone. The battalion later landed in Gallipoli in September.
George Batt, unfortunately, died in Flers, France on the 12th of November 1916 at the age of 23. His sustained wounds in battle, before his death. His place of burial is Heilly Station Cemetery (Plot V, Row F, Grave No.23) in Mericour-L’abbe, France.
Biography
Son of George BATT and Maria Jane (nee ROBERTS)
Husband of Gladys Mary BATT (nee OMSBY)
"THE LATE SERGEANT GEORGE BATT.
Sergeant George Batt died of wounds in France on November 12. Sergeant Batt was a resident of Knightsbridge, and respected by all who knew him. He took much interest in sport, and was secretary of the Knightsbridge Cricket Club during the season 1913-14. He played several seasons with the Norwood Wesley Football Club. He enlisted for active service in June, 1916, and left Australia on September 14 last. He was the only son of Mrs. M. J . Batt, of Mile-End, and the late Mr. George Batt, and he left a widow and two children." - from the Adelaide Chronicle 02 Dec 1916 (nla.gov.au)
Biography contributed by Faithe Jones
News has been received of the death of Sgt. George Batt, of the Australian Infantry. He died of wounds on November 12, 1916, in France. Sgt. Batt was a resident of Knightsbridge, and was respected by all who knew him. He took an all round interest in sport, and was Secretary of the Knightsbridge Cricket Club during the season 1913-14. He played for several years with the Norwood Wesley Football Club. He enlisted in June 1915, and sailed on September 14 of the same year. He was the only son of Mrs. M.J. Batt, of Mile End and the late Mr. George Batt, and has left a widow and two children.
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