George Cartwright (soldier)

George Cartwright
George Cartwright c.1919
Born	(1894-12-09)9 December 1894 South Kensington, London, England
Died	2 February 1978(1978-02-02) (aged 83) Gordon, New South Wales, Australia
Allegiance	Australia
Service / branch	Australian Army
Years of service	1915–46
Rank	Captain
Battles / wars	First World War Western Front Battle of Messines Hundred Days Offensive Battle of Mont St. Quentin Battle of St. Quentin Canal Second World War
Awards	Victoria Cross Efficiency Decoration[1]

George Cartwright, VC, ED (9 December 1894 – 2 February 1978) was a British-born Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was one of 64 Australians to receive the award for their actions during the First World War, performing the deeds that led to his award in September 1918 during the Battle of Mont Saint-Quentin while serving with Australian Imperial Force on the Western Front. After the war, Cartwright returned to Australia and worked as a mechanic. He continued to serve in the military part-time, returning to full-time service during the Second World War, undertaking a training role in Australia. He was demobilised in 1946, and returned to civilian life. He died at the age of 83.