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BurnellJohn Gurner13245BURNELL JOHN GURNER.pdf [ file_data/pdfs_from_BOR pdf 30835 ]J.G.736M.C., C. de G., B.E. : Captain, 5th Field Coy., Engineers, A.I.F., France. Enlisting in May, 1915, was transferred to Engineers and, sailing as lieutenant 23rd November, crossed to France via Suez. In winter of 1916 was in charge of Corps Royal Engineers Dump at Meaulte and subsequently Adjutant 2nd Australian Engineers till wounded 8th May, 1917, at Bullecourt. On recovery, after being a short time with 2nd Division Field Coys., was trainee to Staff Officer, Chief Engineer Australian Corps in November and December. For two weeks in January, 1918, was with French Field Coy. near Chalonssur- Marne and successively Corps Demolition and Bridging Officer in front of Amiens in April, 1918, and then Staff Officer, Chief Engineer from May to the end of 1918. Awarded M.C.* at Pozieres and Croix de Guerre avec Etoile and Mentioned in Despatches. Early education at The King''s School. Later one year in Arts. * After the capture of enemy trenches he, on his own initiative and by himself, carried out a most risky reconnaissance. The result of his report was the occupation of further trenches.—London Gazette, 26th September, 1916.1675931Burnell, J.G. : The King's School1691428Burnell J.G. : M.C. 13 Sep 19161691528Burnell J.G. : C.de G. 1 Nov 19181789528Burnell J.G. : Mentioned in Despatches 1 Sep 19161921524Burnell J.G. : Military and health.Enlisted 1 May 19156118524Burnell J.G. : Specific terms.Awarded Peter Nicol Russell medal 19516118624Burnell J.G. : Specific terms.Awarded Kernot medal 19462711150001.jpg [ scanned_images/BURNELL_John Gurner/TIF/Item 1/ jpg 919510 ]3008929Burnell J.G. :: Captain [ France ]6117829Burnell J.G. : Specific terms.Demobilised: 28 Jun 191911851ulf_11851_BURNELL John Gurner NLA3357.pngimage/pnglocalBURNELL John Gurner NLA3357.png14862a9c085cbcb53810648d99832a945778076a79b2015-07-28 11:31:59pngmediatype=image62a9c085cbcb53810648d99832a945778076a79b393305Portrait of John Gurner Burnell [ png ]3932927Burnell J.G. : Engineering.B.E., 1908, University of Sydney6118327Burnell J.G. : Engineering.D.Eng(Hon), 1956, University of Melbourne3933224Burnell J.G. : Life.Birth 21 Jan 1885 - @ Paddington [ NSW Australia ]3933333Burnell J.G. : Death 11 Oct 1967 @ Westminster [ London England ]96366117737Burnell J.G. : Engineer 1908 - 1911 State Rivers And Water Supply Commission Of Vic. @ Melbourne [ VIC Australia ]6118037Burnell J.G. : Assistant Manager - Thompson & Co. @ Melbourne [ VIC Australia ]6118237Burnell J.G. : General Manager 1925 - Thompsons Engineering & Pipe Co.Ltd @ Melbourne [ VIC Australia ]https://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/person/106278470547064146118469Burnell, John Gurner : Institute of Engineers, Australia4591531532532365353260958970
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