Difference between revisions of "George William Piesley"
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| − | | placeofbirth = London, England | + | | placeofbirth = Fulham, London, England |
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| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 2 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10½" (1.79m); weight 156lbs; fresh complexion, brown eyes, brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10½" (1. |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 156lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fresh |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
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| occupation = Clerk | | occupation = Clerk | ||
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| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| nextofkin = Mr George William Piesley | | nextofkin = Mr George William Piesley | ||
| − | | regnumber = [ 2610] | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8017551 2610] |
| enlistmentdate = 14 Aug 1916 | | enlistmentdate = 14 Aug 1916 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| unit = 43rd Battalion 5th reinforcement transferred to 4th Machine Gun Battalion | | unit = 43rd Battalion 5th reinforcement transferred to 4th Machine Gun Battalion | ||
| embarkationdatefrom = 9 Nov 1916 | | embarkationdatefrom = 9 Nov 1916 | ||
| − | | embarkationdateto = | + | | embarkationdateto = 10 Jan 1917 |
| shipembarked = HMAT A8 Argyllshire | | shipembarked = HMAT A8 Argyllshire | ||
| − | | embarkedshipnote = | + | | embarkedshipnote = Fremantle to Devonport |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | One years service in the militia. | ||
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| + | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Entered Blackboy Hill camp on 14 Aug 1916 and after a month's basic training was allocated to the 5th reinforcement draft for the 43rd Battalion travelling with them to England. | ||
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| + | On arrival in England he was sent to the 11th Training Battalion at Durrington, arriving there on 5 Feb 1917. Following additional training he proceeded overseas to France on 25 Apr 1917 via Folkestone, and on 1 May 1917 he was taken on strength by the 43rd Battalion which was on the move by route march from Armentiers to a training area near St Omer. | ||
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Revision as of 13:06, 18 August 2018
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | Not known |
| Place of Birth | Fulham, London, England |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 2 months |
| Description |
5'10½" (1. tall ; 156lbs 70.76 kg ; fresh complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Post Office Kenwick, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr George William Piesley |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 2610 |
| Date of Enlistment | 14 Aug 1916 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 43rd Battalion 5th reinforcement transferred to 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Date of Embarkation | 9 Nov 1916 ‒ 10 Jan 1917 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A8 Argyllshire Fremantle to Devonport |
| Date of Return | 21 Jun 1919 |
| Monument | none as yet |
| Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
One years service in the militia.
War Service
Entered Blackboy Hill camp on 14 Aug 1916 and after a month's basic training was allocated to the 5th reinforcement draft for the 43rd Battalion travelling with them to England.
On arrival in England he was sent to the 11th Training Battalion at Durrington, arriving there on 5 Feb 1917. Following additional training he proceeded overseas to France on 25 Apr 1917 via Folkestone, and on 1 May 1917 he was taken on strength by the 43rd Battalion which was on the move by route march from Armentiers to a training area near St Omer.
Award Comment
Post War
Notes
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