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George Halford Poynder (1894–1969)

George Halford Poynder, n.d. photographer unknown

George Halford Poynder, n.d. photographer unknown

from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour

GEORGE HALFORD POYNDER was born on 3rd October, 1894, at Port Melbourne, the son of Mr. George and Mrs. Alice Poynder. He was educated at the Geelong College, Victoria, and entered the Bank’s service on 22nd June, 1912, at Melbourne.

George Poynder enlisted on 17th August, 1914, and was allotted to the 6th Battalion Machine Gun Section. Embarking on 21st October, 1914, for Egypt, he served right through the Gallipoli campaign from the Landing to the evacuation, and took part in the battles at Lone Pine and Cape Helles. On returning to Egypt he formed part of the Suez Canal Garrison, gaining promotion to the rank of sergeant in March, 1916.

Afterwards he went on to France and served there and in Belgium, taking part in the Battles of Pozieres, Bullecourt, Lagnicourt, the three Battles of Passchendaele, Nieppe Forest, etc., until he was gassed in May, 1918. He was sent to a hospital in England and returned to Australia in January, 1919.

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George Halford Poynder, n.d. photographer unknown

George Halford Poynder, n.d. photographer unknown

from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour

Life Summary [details]

Birth

3 October, 1894
Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Death

10 July, 1969 (aged 74)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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