The Soldier's Details
- Surname:
- Burslem
- First Name:
- George Nathaniel
- Rank:
- Private
- Regimental #:
- WX7661
- Company:
- 'C' Company
- Enlisted:
- 10.08.1940
- Discharged:
- 17.05.1946
- DOB:
- 13.05.1900
- Place of Birth:
- Carlton, Victoria
- Father's Name:
- Not Known
- Mothers's Name:
- W.T. Burslem
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic
- Pre-war Occupation:
- Miner
- Singapore:
- Selerang Camp & Barracks Changi
- Force:
- ‘D ’Force Thailand, S Battalion
- Camps Thailand:
- Chungkai, Tamuang, Linson Wood Camp
- POW#:
- 8756, Linson 16618
- Return Details 1945:
- Thailand-Singapore by aircraft, Singapore-Morotai-Sydney by aircraft, Sydney-Perth by troop train 10.10.1945
General Description
Burslem gave his NOK as Mrs L. Lawson, Denver City Hotel, Coolgardie.
He was a member of the Buffaloes, Changi Lodge, Singapore.
George also has his name included on the Westonia enlistments.
Little is known of George’s life after the war. Prior to enlisting he was unfortunately found to have been charged several times for petty theft, vagrancy, etc.
We have been unable to locate any family and his enlistment provides little clue as to who George Burslem was!
In 1946 George gave his contact address at 102 Kerr Street, Fitzroy, Victoria.
Camp Locations:
- Selarang Barracks Changi - Singapore
- Selarang Camp Changi - Singapore
- Chungkai, 60k - Thailand
- Linson Wood Camp, 202k - Thailand
- Tamuang, Tha Muang 39k - Thailand
