George Elmer

38George Elmer was originally from Woolwich, Kent, England. He came to Darwin around 1909. He was a keen musician playing picollo and flute and also made a name for himself as a light weight boxer. For many years Elmer was employed as an usher at the Star Picture Theatre on Smith Street. He also operated a business known locally as "The Hole in the Wall' on Cavenagh Street. In his later years Elmer was a caretaker at the cement stacks at the 20-Mile. He passed away from natural causes at the age of 73 and was found at his camp. Elmer was accorded a military funeral and his property (Lot 171 of the Town of Darwin) was offered for sale by tender.Elmer embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A18 'Wiltshire' on 7 February 1917 with the 15th Light Trench Mortar Battery. He returned to Australia 30 January 1918. Please note that his embarkation record is for George "Elm" rather than Elmer.CookAustralian Imperial Force25th Battalion, 19th ReinforcementEnglis