World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant, in the 24th Battalion, Victoria Australian Infantry. During the attack on Montbrehain, France, October 5, 1918, the 24th Australian Infantry suffered heavy casualties because of strongly defended German positions. Lieutenant Ingram, at the head of his platoon, rushed a post, captured nine machine-guns and killed forty-two Germans. Later, after his company had suffered more casualties, he took control of the situation once again, rallied his men under intense fire and led them forward. He rushed another fortification and overcame the serious resistance. Twice more that day he displayed great courage in the capture of enemy posts and the taking of sixty-two prisoners. For bravery and leadership of the men, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. During World War II, he served with the Royal Australian Engineers and attained the rank of Captain.
Memorials: Bagshot State School No 852 WWI Honour Roll, Hastings George Mawby Ingram Memorial, Keith Payne VC Memorial Park, North Bondi War Memorial, Seville Primary School Captain George Ingram VC Memorial Gates, Seville War Memorial, Winchelsea WWI Memorial.
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant, in the 24th Battalion, Victoria Australian Infantry. During the attack on Montbrehain, France, October 5, 1918, the 24th Australian Infantry suffered heavy casualties because of strongly defended German positions. Lieutenant Ingram, at the head of his platoon, rushed a post, captured nine machine-guns and killed forty-two Germans. Later, after his company had suffered more casualties, he took control of the situation once again, rallied his men under intense fire and led them forward. He rushed another fortification and overcame the serious resistance. Twice more that day he displayed great courage in the capture of enemy posts and the taking of sixty-two prisoners. For bravery and leadership of the men, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. During World War II, he served with the Royal Australian Engineers and attained the rank of Captain.
Memorials: Bagshot State School No 852 WWI Honour Roll, Hastings George Mawby Ingram Memorial, Keith Payne VC Memorial Park, North Bondi War Memorial, Seville Primary School Captain George Ingram VC Memorial Gates, Seville War Memorial, Winchelsea WWI Memorial.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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V82281 Captain
G. M. Ingram, V.C., M.M.
Royal Australian Engineers
(Lieut. 24 BN. A.I.F.)
30th June 1961 Age 72
Beloved husband of Myrtle and dad of Alexander
Beyond the sunset we will be reunited
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