5th Infantry Battalion
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George Gordon Arthur (SN 6923/Lt.) born at Ballarat, was a 22 year old clerk when he enlisted in Melbourne on January 5th 1916. He embarked aboard the Ascanius on May 11th 1917 and sailed to England. In September he crossed to France to serve with the 10th Infantry Battalion. In May 1918 he was transferred to the 5th Battalion, in September he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant then in January 1919 he was promoted to Lieutenant. He completed his service without major illness or injury and returned to Australia aboard the Raranga and his appointment was terminated on December 18th 1919 .
