George Gould Elworthy
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 22 Aug 1888 |
Place of Birth | Morphetville, South Australia |
Death | 14 Jan 1965, aged 76 |
Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 52 years, 10 months |
Description |
5'10" (1.78m) tall ; 138lbs 62.596 kg ; dark complexion ; light grey eyes ; dark brown hair |
Occupation | Poultry farmer |
Religion | Congregational |
Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Daughter , Ms Muriel Iris Elworthy |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W31833 |
Date of Enlistment | 30 Nov 1940 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 10th Australian garrison Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
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
War Service
George enlisted following the death of his wife.
discharged 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.