George Henry Herbert BURT

Regimental number6/1252
Date of birth2 June 1892
Place of birthQueensland, Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMargarine manufacturer
AddressTipahi Street, Nelson
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 9.5"
Weight158 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Burt, Tipahi Street, Nelson
Enlistment date21 October 1914
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Discharge date14 February 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 7 August 1915 (gun shot wound, right knee).

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Willochra', 25 September 1915; discharged, 14 February 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Second
Date of death26 February 1952