George Henry Bedson (1899-1986)
Item
Dublin Core
Type
Title
George Henry Bedson (1899-1986)
Contributor
Date
1916
Publisher
Wyndham City Libraries
Format
text
Language
eng
World War One Veterans Item Type Metadata
Name
George Henry Bedson
Birth Date
Birthplace
Service Number
1817
Enlistment Date
Next of Kin
Mr William Bedson
Father
Father
Address at time of Enlistment
Farm Cove View,
Chirnside Street,
Queensville Estate,
West Footscray, Victoria
Chirnside Street,
Queensville Estate,
West Footscray, Victoria
Occupation
Marital Status
Single
Death Date
Place of Burial
Altona Memorial Park,
Altona, Victoria
Altona, Victoria
Biographical Text
No.1817 Private George Henry Bedson
War Service
George originally tried to enlist on 19 February 1916, As he was under the age of 21, his enlistment papers were required to be signed by both his parents. His father was unable to sign due to being "...in mental hospital". It is unclear from the record as to why his enlistment did not proceed.
George enlisted again on 5 June 1916 in Melbourne.
Following initial training in Geelong and Seymour, George proceeded to England per troopship, A32 Themestocles on 28 July 1916 before travelling to France.
Following active service, he departed England on 20 May 1919 aboard the troopship, Nestor.
He received his discharge on 31 October 1919.
His name is recorded on the RSL Honor Board as Bidson, G.
Medals and Entitlements:
War Service
George originally tried to enlist on 19 February 1916, As he was under the age of 21, his enlistment papers were required to be signed by both his parents. His father was unable to sign due to being "...in mental hospital". It is unclear from the record as to why his enlistment did not proceed.
George enlisted again on 5 June 1916 in Melbourne.
Following initial training in Geelong and Seymour, George proceeded to England per troopship, A32 Themestocles on 28 July 1916 before travelling to France.
Following active service, he departed England on 20 May 1919 aboard the troopship, Nestor.
He received his discharge on 31 October 1919.
His name is recorded on the RSL Honor Board as Bidson, G.
Medals and Entitlements:
- British War Medal
- Victory Medal
Bibliography
Ancestry.com
Australian War Memorial
awm.gov.au
National Archives of australia
naa.gov.au
Australian War Memorial
awm.gov.au
National Archives of australia
naa.gov.au
Medals and Entitlements
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Collection
Citation
“George Henry Bedson (1899-1986),” Wyndham History, accessed March 27, 2023, http://www.wyndhamhistory.net.au/items/show/2459.
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