2. | TEMPEST George Henry was born 1890, Molong NSW (son of TEMPEST Arthur William and BYRNE Annie Josephine); died 9 Feb 1952, South Perth WA; was buried 12 Feb 1952, Roman Catholic Section, Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta WA. Other Events:
- Occupation: Grocer
- Military: Between 5 Aug 1915 and 10 Feb 1920, Western Front in FRA and BEL; Served during WWI as No. 3563, 2nd. Cpl., 16 Battalion, Australian Infantry, AIF
Notes:
Military:
Enlisted in Perth WA. Endured a very tough time while serving his country being wounded, shell shocked and having trench feet. Had several problems with military discipline but ended up promoted to 2nd. Cpl. (Temporary Cpl.). Married in England prior to his return to Australia. It appears that there was a child born to the couple while they were in transit to Perth WA.
Buried:
Roman Catholic Section, Section ZA, Gravesite 0045
George married EAGOTT Annie Florence 9 Aug 1919, Register Office, Warminster WIL. Annie was born Abt 1897; died 1 Sep 1949, Perth WA; was buried Sep 1949, Karrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium, Karrakatta WA. [Group Sheet]
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