AVERY George Robert

George enlisted on 23 May 1916.

He was of the Methodist religion. He listed his occupation as a farmer at enlistment. George was married to Alice nee Kelly. They had 3 children, Earle Avery, Stafford Avery and Mervyn Avery. George was 5ft 61/2 inches tall, black hair, brown eyes, and a dark complexion.

"The Chronicle" 1 Oct 1915, p5: Messrs Avery Bros of this town received a wire from the Defense Authorities last week, stating that their brother, private G. R, Avery, was wounded on 3 September. He was a member of the famous 9th Battalion, and was in the firing line nearly five months before being put out of action.

OUR HONOUR LIST. APRIL`S ADDITIONS - The Chronicle 3 May 1918 p5

April unfortunately made up for the welcome deficiencies of March in the supply of casualties amongst the lads from our district. A list (No. 387) was published on the 1st, and included among the wounded the names of Privates Geo. Robt. Avery, of Woombye (gas) & more.

Not only was George gassed in March 1918 but he also suffered a fractured skull in August 1918.

WOOMBYE - DANGEROUSLY ILL IN FRANCE - Chronicle & North Coast Advertiser, 30 August 1918.

Mrs. George Avery last Friday received a further cablegram advising her that her husband, previously reported wounded, was dangerously ill, suffering from compound fracture of the skull. It is now over a month since Mr. Avery was wounded. We hope the next news will be better.

Woombye Roll of Honour, Woombye School of Arts Hall, Blackall Street, Woombye

Woombye War Memorial, Memorial Park, Blackall Street, Woombye

Maroochy Shire Honour Roll, Shire Chambers, Bury Street, Nambour

Nambour (Maroochy Shire) Roll of Honour Scroll, Private Collection, Nambour (this scroll was available for sale to the public after the war)

City of Grafton Anzacs.

Chronicle & North Coast Advertiser, 30 August 1918.