George Edward Polak (POL0883)

Basic Information

Unique reference:

POL0883

Other surname:

Polack

Gender:

Male

Birth

Date of birth:

1895

Place of birth:

Perth, Western Australia

Death

Date of death:

6 Heshvan 5678 (22 October 1917)

Died in combat?:

Yes

Place of death:

Ypres

Cause of death:

Killed in Action

Burial place:

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial

Australian war Memorial photo

Military Record

Military service:

Australian Military

Military record no.:

6108

Date enlisted/conscripted:

14 September 1915

Date discharged/death:

22 October 1917

Rank at discharge/death:

Gunner

Assignments

Regiment:

Australian Field Artillery

Battalion/unit:

3rd Brigade

Medals:

Military Medal - 'At POZIERES, FRANCE, on 5th. and 6th. August 1916, Gunner POLACK volunteered as Runner to liaison officer and carried ten messages through heavy hostile barrage fire. He repaired telephone lines and maintained communication under particularly severe shell fire, rendering very important service to both his battery and the brigade.'

Attestation

Roll of Honour

G. E. POLAK, 22 October 1917

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