STONE, George Edward
| Service Number: | 5072 |
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| Enlisted: | 22 January 1916, Brisbane, Qld. |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 25th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Bundaberg, Qld., 11 June 1895 |
| Home Town: | Redcliffe, Moreton Bay, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Esk, Qld., 25 May 1959, aged 63 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Esk Cemetery, Qld |
| Memorials: | Redcliffe Humpybong Roll of Honor, Woody Point Honour Roll |
World War 1 Service
| 22 Jan 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 5072, 25th Infantry Battalion, Brisbane, Qld. | |
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| 4 May 1916: | Involvement Private, 5072, 25th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '15' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Seang Choon embarkation_ship_number: A49 public_note: '' | |
| 4 May 1916: | Embarked Private, 5072, 25th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Seang Choon, Brisbane |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
George's parents were Thomas Henry Stone and Susan Elizabeth Elwood. They were living in Redcliffe where Thomas was the postman at the time of George's enlistment in January 1916. On his return from the war, George lived in the Boonah and Esk districts.
In the Shire rooms on Wednesday a presentation was made to Private George Edward Stone. He is an ex. A.l.F. soldier. Cr. J. Brough made the presentation, and said it gave him pleasure to congratulate Private Stone, particularly as this was the second occasion that he had taken us arms. It was a move of great honour. Pie. Stone's experience, he said, would greatly help him. He wished him God speed and a safe return. Cr. Brough dresented the departing soldier with a wristlet watch. Mr. G. H. Graham, a neighbour of Pte. Stone supported the Chairman. Pte. Stone said he was at a loss to express his appreciation to thsse controlling the Patriotic Fund for the presentatlion and good wishes. Pte. Stone is the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stone, of Brisbane, but in late years residents of Esk. His brothers. Harry and Bob, attended the Presentation. Also present were: Cr. J. Bronch and Mrs. Brough: Messrs. WF. Serisler. . F. Germain. G. H. Graham. and W. Campbell.
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