FIRTH, George Richardson
| Service Number: | NX11751 |
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| Enlisted: | 29 March 1940, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/2nd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Ulmarra, New South Wales, Australia , 24 July 1914 |
| Home Town: | Ulmarra, Clarence Valley, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Died of wounds, Libya, 4 January 1941, aged 26 years |
| Cemetery: |
Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery, Sollum, Egypt 17 B 2 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Ulmarra Gilletts Ridge School Honour Roll |
World War 2 Service
| 29 Mar 1940: | Enlisted Private, NX11751, Paddington, New South Wales | |
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| 29 Mar 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, NX11751, 2nd/2nd Infantry Battalion | |
| 4 Jan 1941: | Involvement Private, NX11751, 2nd/2nd Infantry Battalion, Libya/North Africa |
Obituary
A wave of sorrow passed over the district when it became known that the late Private George Firth, of Upper Coldstream, had given his life in the struggle at Bardia. A prominent figure at the many social functions locally he was beloved by his comrades and friends here as a true sport and a "dinkum cobber," and he has left behind an indelible memory that time will not erase.
For his bereaved parents and other members of the family the deepest sympathy is felt and especially for his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wingfield, of Ulmarra, who were for many years residents here. To the departed hero we bow our heads in silent homage. – The Daily Examiner, Grafton, issue dated Saturday February 1, 1941.
Submitted 6 December 2016 by John Johnston
Died of Wounds
Pte. G. R. Firth, Of Coldstream
A WELL-KNOWN FOOTBALLER.
The parents of Private George Richardson Firth, of Upper Coldstream, received a telegram on Saturday informing them that their son, who had been previously reported wounded in action, died of his wounds on January 3. The message conveyed sympathy. The late Private Firth was a keen footballer and played for the Ulmarra Club. Prior to enlisting he worked with his father, Mr. Thomas Firth. He was a very popular young man. – The Daily Examiner, Grafton, issue dated Monday January 20, 1941.
Submitted 6 December 2016 by John Johnston
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