Difference between revisions of "George Gould Elworthy"
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| death = 14 Jan 1965, aged 76 | | death = 14 Jan 1965, aged 76 | ||
| placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = 52 years, | + | | enlistmentage = 52 years, 3 months |
| description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; weight 138lbs; dark complexion, light grey eyes, dark brown hair | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; weight 138lbs; dark complexion, light grey eyes, dark brown hair | ||
| height = 5'10" (1.78m) | | height = 5'10" (1.78m) | ||
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| occupation = Poultry farmer | | occupation = Poultry farmer | ||
| religion = Congregational | | religion = Congregational | ||
| − | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | + | | address = Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| relation = Daughter | | relation = Daughter | ||
| nextofkin = Ms Muriel Iris Elworthy | | nextofkin = Ms Muriel Iris Elworthy | ||
| − | | regnumber = W31833 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6496812 W31833] |
| enlistmentdate = 30 Nov 1940 | | enlistmentdate = 30 Nov 1940 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | George had served with the [[10th Australian Light Horse Regiment]] and the [[Imperial Camel Corp]] in the middle east during WW 1. On his return, during 1919 George had married Iris Lena James (1887-1940) in Katanning. Their daughters were Muriel Iris Elworthy born 1921 and Gwenyth Lena Napier Elworthy (1928-2007). Iris died on 7 Oct 1940 in Kelmscott | |
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1922 - 1925 with Iris Lena at 'Kuranda', Dinninup, sheep farmer; 1936 - 1937 at 'Bibiking', Katanning, farmer; 1943 with Muriel Iris at Albany road, Kelmscott, poultry farmer | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1922 - 1925 with Iris Lena at 'Kuranda', Dinninup, sheep farmer; 1936 - 1937 at 'Bibiking', Katanning, farmer; 1943 with Muriel Iris at Albany road, Kelmscott, poultry farmer. |
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| − | + | ==WW 2 Service== | |
| + | George enlisted for part time service in Claremont on 30 Nov 1940 and was allocated to 'Y' Company of the [[5th Australian Garrison battalion]]. following the death of his wife. He named Muriel as his next of kin. He was called up for full time service on 15 May 1941 | ||
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| + | At the time of discharge George was a member ofthe 10th Austtralian garrison battaliondischarged 14 Nov 1945. | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
Revision as of 16:22, 4 April 2021
| caption = | image2 = | caption2 = | dateofbirth = 22 Aug 1888 | placeofbirth = Morphetville, South Australia | death = 14 Jan 1965, aged 76 | placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | enlistmentage = 52 years, 3 months | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; weight 138lbs; dark complexion, light grey eyes, dark brown hair | height = 5'10" (1.78m) | weight = 138lbs | complexion = dark | eyes = light grey | hair = dark brown | descriptionnote = | occupation = Poultry farmer | religion = Congregational | address = Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia | relation = Daughter | nextofkin = Ms Muriel Iris Elworthy | regnumber = W31833 | enlistmentdate = 30 Nov 1940 | rank = Private | unit = 10th Australian Garrison Battalion
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Pre War
George had served with the 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment and the Imperial Camel Corp in the middle east during WW 1. On his return, during 1919 George had married Iris Lena James (1887-1940) in Katanning. Their daughters were Muriel Iris Elworthy born 1921 and Gwenyth Lena Napier Elworthy (1928-2007). Iris died on 7 Oct 1940 in Kelmscott
Electoral Roll entries: 1922 - 1925 with Iris Lena at 'Kuranda', Dinninup, sheep farmer; 1936 - 1937 at 'Bibiking', Katanning, farmer; 1943 with Muriel Iris at Albany road, Kelmscott, poultry farmer.
WW 2 Service
George enlisted for part time service in Claremont on 30 Nov 1940 and was allocated to 'Y' Company of the 5th Australian Garrison battalion. following the death of his wife. He named Muriel as his next of kin. He was called up for full time service on 15 May 1941
At the time of discharge George was a member ofthe 10th Austtralian garrison battaliondischarged 14 Nov 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1958 at Albany road, Kelmscott, farm hand
Notes
George had seen service during WW1 as 2466 Trooper Elworthy who embarked 16 May 1916 for the Middle East where as a reinforcement for the 10th Light Horse he was posted to the 1st Anzac Battalion of the Imperial Camel Corps. He embarked for return to Australia on 15 Mar 1919.