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William George Glassford

Private

8th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: M. Jolly
  • Plaque: 1901

Additional Info

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Biography

William George Glassford enlisted in Ballarat, Victoria at the age of 19 on the 25th of August 1915. He had been born in Ballarat, Victoria, was single, and was employed as a Farm Hand. He volunteered and was stationed with the 8th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement later transferring to the 58th Battalion with the Regimental number 4508. He was discharged and Returned to Australia on the 15th May 1919.

Lucas’s Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men, the original Avenue register, records his name as William G. Glasford.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour