| Service number | NGX490 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | New Guinea Volunteer Rifles |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 01 July 1942 |
| Place of Death | South China Sea |
| Cause of Death | Died at sea (Montevideo Maru) |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Rabaul Memorial, Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force) |
Roll of Honour George William Spensley
Location on the Roll of Honour
George William Spensley's name is located at panel 72 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
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War Graves
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Roll of Honour name projection
George William Spensley's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Sun 18 June 2023 at 11:20pm
- Sun 10 September 2023 at 1:21am
- Tue 05 December 2023 at 9:26pm
- Sat 23 March 2024 at 2:35am
These dates and times are estimates. Please note that previous advised times on this site have recently been changed to ensure that early evening projections are clearly visible and not affected by twilight. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.