George Arthur Willison
History
George Willison was a 19 year old labourerer living at Mount Bonunyong when he enlisted for serviced during World War One. His mother was Mrs M. Willison of Fallowfield, Manchester, Lancashire, England. George Willison served with the 14th Battalion, and returned to Australia on 04 May 1917.[1]
On the night of 8th August Willison carried a message under heavy bombardment to the firing line and Battalion Headquarters when communications were cut off. He was wounded in the hand, but returned with despatch before having his hand dressed.
Legacy
World War One service recognised on the Navigators Avenue of Honour.
Military Medal awarded 28th August 1916, Commonwealth Gazette NO 62, 19 April 1917.[2]
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--Clare K.Gervasoni 22:11, 29 March 2015 (AEDT); --Clare K.Gervasoni 19:22, 18 November 2017 (AEDT)