George enlisted on 19 Feb 1942 and was posted to 1st Tank Transport Company on 10 Apr 1942. He transferred to Australian Army Service Corps Training Depot on 28 Jul 1942 and then 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 27 mar 1943.
He joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Trooper in No 3 Sect, “A” Troop aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 3 Sect, “A” Troop.
He returned to Australia om 16 Sept 1945 and was discharged on 26 Oct 1945.
He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.
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