George enlisted on 19 Nov 1942 and after training, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 4 Section, “B” Troop 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 4 Section, “B” Troop.
He was discharged on 29 Jan 1946.
George served in 3rd Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) in Korea with Service No 2400018, arriving 9 Oct 1950.
George was Killed in Action on 5 Nov 1950, during the 3RAR action of blocking a major enemy attack south of Pakchon.
He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. He is now also entitled to the Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with "KOREA" clasp, Korea Service Medal and UN Korea Medal.
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