BERWICK, George Ross
| Other Name: | ELDER-BERWICK, George Ross - Referenced in Newspaper article and Traralgon RSL |
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| Service Number: | 24510 |
| Enlisted: | 11 July 1940, Melbourne, Vic. |
| Last Rank: | Leading Seaman |
| Last Unit: | HMAS Sydney (II) - D48 WW2 |
| Born: | Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia, 11 November 1919 |
| Home Town: | Traralgon, Latrobe, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Electrical Mechanic |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Indian Ocean, 20 November 1941, aged 22 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Carnarvon HMAS Sydney II Memorial, Carnarvon Walk of Remembrance, Geraldton HMAS Sydney II Memorial, Mosman Bradleys Head HMAS Sydney Memorial, Plymouth Naval Memorial, Traralgon War Memorial |
World War 2 Service
| 11 Jul 1940: | Involvement 24510, HMAS Sydney (II) - D48 WW2 | |
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| 11 Jul 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Leading Seaman, 24510, HMAS Sydney (II) - D48 WW2, Melbourne, Vic. |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of George John Elder Berwick and Eliza Hooper Berwick, of Traralgon, Victoria, Australia.
REAR ADMIRAL EXPRESSES
SYMPATHY
Among the gallant crew of H.M.A.S., Sydney that reaently "went down" after destroying an enemy raider, was Wiremnan George Ross Berwick, son of Mr and Mrs G. J. Elder Berwick, of Traralgon and formErly of Morwell.
He was a very popular young man, and held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. His 21st birthday was celebrated at sea, about 12 months ago.
Much sympathy has been expressed for Mr and Mrs Berwick and members of the family in their bereavement. Among the many letters of condolence they received was one from the Rear Admiral ,Commanding the H.M. Australian Squadron, who wrote as follows :
"May I, on behalf of the officers and members of the Australian Squadron offer you my very sincere sympathy in your recent bereavement. I know full well that in this dark hour, words cannot lessen your sorrow, but I earnestly hope that you may find some comfort in the knowledge that your son gave his life for his country, fighting in the cause of right."
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