Ancestor Details
Name of Ancestor: George Gilbert Cory
Ancestor's date of birth: 14/03/1873
Ancestor's date of death: 13/12/1956
Cause of Death: Carcinoma ventricle, Myocarditis
Service Number: Officer - no number
Colony or State of enlistment: NSW, Place of Enlistment: New England Tablelands
Unit: 3rd Australian Commonwealth Horse
Rank attained in Boer War: LT, Date Effective: 02/04/1902
Highest Rank attained (if served after war): No record of post Boer War service
Murray Page: 177
Contingent: Second Australian Commonwealth
Ship: Manhattan, Date of Sailing: 01/04/1902
Memorial details: Detail not provided
Awards/Decorations: Nil
Personal Characteristics: Prior to enlisting in 3rd Commonwealth Horse he was in the New South Wales Lancers and subsequently a Sergeant Major in 'E' Sqn Australian Horse. "Lieutenant George Gilbert Cory has been a station manager for the past 10 years in the New England district. He was born on the Paterson River 28 years ago, and is a son of Mr Gilbert Cory, one of the pioneers of the Paterson. He belonged to the Lancers some time ago, and until recently was a member of the Armidale troop of Australian Horse." [Sydney Morning Herald 25 February 1902]
Reasons to go and fight: A serving soldier.
Details of service in war: The 3 ACH did not see action, they arrived in Durban on 30 May 1902, proceeded to a campsite near Newcastle (Natal); and were camped there when peace was concluded on 31 May 1902.
Service and life after the Boer War: Returned to Australia on the Suevic 10 August 1902. For more details on George Cory's life and his 125 image photo album of his time in South Africa, CLICK HERE.
Descendant Details
Name of Descendant: Peter Cory, Arana Hills QLD
Relationship to Ancestor: Grandson
