| Service number | 5679 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1899-09-19 |
| Birth Place | Australia: Queensland, Yangan |
| Death Date | 1917-06-04 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
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| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private George Bently Guymer
Description
Private George Bently Guymer (5679, 4th Pioneer Battalion) was born on 19 September 1899. He was working as a blacksmith in Yangan, Queensland, when he enlisted in February 1916. George joined the 4th Pioneer Battalion in France in early March 1917. He was mortally wounded by a shell blast near Messines on 3 June 1917 as the Pioneers carried out roadwork around Neuve Eglise and Wulverghem. George died from his wounds the following day at 53rd Casualty Clearing Station and was buried in the Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord), France. He was 17 years 8 months at the time of his death.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 4th Australian Pioneer Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 4th Australian Pioneer Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 19 September 1899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 08 February 1916 | |
| Date of embarkation | 04 May 1916 | |
| Date of death | 04 June 1917 | |
| Date of fate | 04 June 1917 |