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WILSON, George Thomas

Surnames

  • Cronin
  • Wilson

Subjects

  • WW1
Author: 
Sylvia Black
Family name: 
WILSON
Given names: 
George Thomas
Alternative name: 
CRONIN, George Gregory (birth)
Gender: 
Male
Place of birth: 
East Melbourne addresses
Year: 
1915
Military service: 
WW1
Regimental number: 
2469
Rank: 
Pte
Military units: 
6th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
Biographical notes: 

Bootmaker.  George Thomas Wilson enlisted using a false name and false age, which he gave as 21.  His true name was George Gregory Cronin whose real age was 16 years and 6 months.  Embarked 16 July 1915; returned from Suez for discharge 19 Sept 1915; discharged under age without parental consent.

In 1915 he was living with his married sister, Mrs Frank (Lorna M) Beale, and brother-in-law at 4 Nelson Square.

References: 
Australian Anzacs in the Great War 1914-1918
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Letter from Sam Cronin advising that his son is underage
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