George Augustus Maisey

(Confirmed)

Born: 23 June, 1888

Died: 15 July, 1955

Biographical Summary:

A carter who enlisted in the AIF on 8 August 1915. He embarked for Egypt on 10 December 1915.

On 6 March 1916 he was allotted to the 45th Battalion which arrived in Marseilles, France on 8 June and immediately moved to Bailleul in northern France.

He was wounded (multiple gunshot wounds) in action on 11 October 1917 when his unit was in the vicinity of Zonnebeke, Belgium. Following initial treatment in France, he was evacuated to England for further treatment and convalescence. His left thumb was amputated because of the extent of damage to his hand. He was released from hospital in January 1918 and transferred to a holding depot awaiting his return to Australia.

He embarked on 6 June 1918 and arrived on 31 July then was discharged from the AIF on 12 October 1918. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• George Augustus Maisey

Service Number: 4233

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private
• Held rank of Driver

Birth Records:

• 23 June, 1888 in Darlington

Death Records:

• 15 July, 1955 in St Leonards

Address:

• Avenue Road Mosman NSW Australia

Organisations:

• Member of - 45th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• MAISEY George Augustus Service Number 4233 Place of Birth Sydney NSW Place of Enlistment Holdsworthy Holsworthy NSW Next of Kin Mother MAISEY S M (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll George Augustus Maisey (Webpage)

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