| Service number | 3060B, 3060 |
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| Birth Date | 1900 |
| Birth Place | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Collingwood |
| Death Date | 1916-07-19 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 60th Australian Infantry Battalion |
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Private George Candy
Description
Private George Candy (3060, 60th Battalion) was born in 1900 at Collingwood, Victoria. He was working as a brass finisher when in enlisted in July 1915. George was reported missing during the battle of Fromelles, 19 July 1916, and is commemorated at the VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, France. He was about 16 years of age.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 60th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files:
- Unit
- 60th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 60th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 1900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 24 July 1915 | |
| Date of embarkation | 26 November 1915 | |
| Date of death | 19 July 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 19 July 1916 |