Ernest Winsloe GEORGE

Regimental number8/3267
Address20 Island Terrace, Port Chalmers
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, G R George, Secretary, Harbour Board, Bluff
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcement, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Lyttelton on board Willochra on 14 November 1915
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit3rd Field Company, New Zealand Engineers
Medals

Military Cross

'On the night 23rd/24th October 1918. He was detailed to construct a bridge over the St. George's River at Pont a Pierres. The crossing was subjected to very heavy shell fire, and his party was driven off the bridge three times, but by his coolness and courage he kept his men together and completed the bridge in time.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 2 April 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Eighth

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