George Edmund Sherras

(Confirmed)

Born: 3 December, 1868

Died: 1 January, 1948

Biographical Summary:

An actor who enlisted in the AIF on 14 December 1916, stating his age as 44 which was an understatement by four years. He embarked for England on 11 May and arrived on 19 July 1917.

He commenced training in England as a reinforcement for the 7th Medium Trench Mortar Battery. In February 1918 he was transferred to a holding unit in anticipation of his return to Australia for discharge due to “senility”.

He embarked on 12 May 1918 and arrived on 7 July then was discharged from the AIF on 7 August 1918. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• George Edmund Sherras
• Edmund Sherras

Service Number: 33658

Ranks:

• Held rank of Gunner

Birth Records:

• 3 December, 1868 in Chestnut

Death Records:

• 1 January, 1948 in Kensington

Address:

• 22 Lang Street Mosman NSW Australia

Organisations:

• Member of - 7th Australian Medium Trench Mortar Battery

Main Sources:

• SHERRAS George Edmund Service Number 33658 Place of Birth Chashurst England Place of Enlistment Sydney NSW Next of Kin Brother SHERRAS Fred Alex (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll George Edmund Sherras (Webpage)

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