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GEAR, JOHN FOSTER. 1914.
Ballarat Agric. H.S.; Teachers' Coll.; 2nd year Education.
12.5.15, Pte. 23rd Btn.; to 24th Btn. in Egypt; Gallipoli. Invalided to Malta; sailed for France 20.3.16; Cpl.25.7.16; wounded at Pozieres and invalided to England 5.8.16; rejoined unit 21st December; to Cadet Btn., Cambridge, 10.1.17; 2/Lt. 1.5.17; rejoined unit 15.5.17; Lieut. 27.9.17; Btn. Intelligence Officer. Awarded M.C. 31.7.18; Despatches August 1916. At Montbrehain, on 5th October 1918, was shot through the head by a sniper; death was instantaneous