| Accession Number | P03508.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland |
| Date made | c September 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 4327 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edward Johncock. Sgt Johncock enlisted from ...
Description
Studio portrait of 4327 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edward Johncock. Sgt Johncock enlisted from Bangalow, NSW on 14 September 1915, leaving Brisbane on 3 January 1916; he served with 47th Battalion and 49th Battalion. For his part in an action on 5 April 1918 at Dernancourt, southwest of Albert on the Somme, he was awarded the Military Medal (MM); the recommendation for the award cited his 'conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty' as well as 'exceptional determination' in mounting a counter attack of six men on a neighbouring post that he saw attacked and occupied by the enemy at night. Sgt Johncock regained the post, killing most of the enemy, and held it until dawn, safely bringing out the wounded; he continued firing after the rest of his team were casualties and until he was wounded and his gun destroyed. He was killed in action on 13 August 1918 while serving with the 49th Battalion and is buried at Cote 80 French National Cemetery, Etinehem, Somme, France.