PAICE, George Douglas
| Service Number: | NX39739 |
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| Enlisted: | 25 July 1941, Paddington, NSW |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | General Base Depot Malaya |
| Born: | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 20 April 1915 |
| Home Town: | Lithgow, Lithgow, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Lithgow High School, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation: | Fruit Carter |
| Died: | Illness whilst a Prisoner of the Japanese, Burma, 2 November 1943, aged 28 years |
| Cemetery: |
Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, (Burma) A16. D. 1. |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Ballarat Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, Lithgow War Memorial |
World War 2 Service
| 25 Jul 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, NX39739, HQ Infantry Base Depot Army Service Corps, Paddington, NSW | |
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| 2 Nov 1943: | Involvement Private, General Base Depot Malaya |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Edward and Kate Paice, of 65 Macauley Street, Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia.
HIS DUTY NOBLY DONE...EVER REMEMBERED
Captured at the fall of Singapore and died from dysentery and ulcers.
He was survived by his parents and sisters Blanche Baker and Mollie Patrick.
A number of friends were present at a surprise party, given recently, at Bolt's Ecole de Danse, the occastion being a send-off to "Doug" Paice, who has joined the A.I.F. An enjoyable evenign was spent in dancing, games and singing. Supper was served by the ladies. "Doug" was the recipient of many useful presents.
Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. E. Paice, of Macauley-street, that their son, Pte. G. D. Paice, has been reported missing in the Malayan campaign.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Paice, of Macauley Street, have received the sad news that their son, Pte. G.D. Paice (Doug) died of illness in P.O.W. camp on November 2, 1943. Our very sincere sympathy. The young soldier enlisted over four years ago and was on of those taken prisoner at the fall of Singapore.
PAICE— NX39739 Pte. G. D. (Doug.), H.Q. Unit, 8th Div. Died whilst P.O.W. in Burma, Nov. 2nd, 1943,
Proudly remembered, by his loving mother and father.
PAICE— NX39739 Pte. G. D. (Doug.)
H.Q. Unit, 8ih Div. Died whilst P.O.W. in Burma, Nov. 2nd, 1943.
Fondly remembered by his loving sister, brother-in-law, and nieces, Blanche, Dick, Paidine and Valerie.
PAICE— NX39739 Pte. G. D. (Doug.),
H.Q. Unit 8th Div. Died whilst P.O.W. in Burma Nov. 2nd, 1943.
Always in our thoughts.
Inserted by his loving sister, brother-in-law and niece, Mollio, Albert and Barbara.
PAICE— NX39739 Pte. G. D. (Doug.) Paice.
Dearly remembered by his friends,
Mr. and Mrs. Burns, Brian, Win and Neville, Frank and Francis.
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