Person
WILSON, George Thomas
- Author
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Sylvia Black
- Family name
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WILSON
- Given names
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George Thomas
- Alternative name
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CRONIN, George Gregory (birth)
- Gender
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Male
East Melbourne addresses
- Year
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1915
- Military service
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WW1
- Regimental number
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2469
- Rank
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Pte
- Military units
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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.