Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Headquarters, 3rd Battalion, 11th Australian Infantry Brigade, 3rd Australian Division, Australian Army

Awarded on:

March 5th, 1917

This officer has served continuously throughout the whole period of the campaign in Gallipoli, and later in France, with the 3rd Battalion, A.I.F. He was mentioned in Sir Ian Hamilton's despatches in November, 1915, for meritious service from the landing in Gallipoli and for operations up to that period. He was with his Battalion during the evacuation. Later he was appointed Staff Captain to the 8th Brigade, doing consistent good work in that capicity both in Egypt and in France. On the arrival of this Division in England he was appointed G.S.O.S. and rendered valuable service in the organization and training of the Division. During November, 1916, this Officer was appointed Brigade Major of this Brigade. The service he rendered during the final training was particulary deserving of honourable mention. Since the arrival of the Division in France his consistently thorough and energetic work has materially helped towards the efficiency of the Brigade. He has in his capicity as Brigade Major exceptionally good work in the organization of all minor enterprises the Brigade has undertaken. Furthermore, his constant personal supervision has done much towards the improvement of the defences of this Brigade sector.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Headquarters, 3rd Battalion, 9th Australian Infantry Brigade, 5th Australian Division, Australian Army

Awarded on:

March 6th, 1918

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

Australian Military Forces

Awarded on:

December 30th, 1941

For great gallantry and capable leadership at Tobruk in 1941.

Second DSO received as bar.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

Headquarters, 8th Australian Infantry Brigade, 7th Australian Division, Australian Army

Awarded on:

January 11th, 1943

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to George F. Wooten, Brigadier, Australian Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces in New Guinea, during the Papuan Campaign, 23 July 1942 to 3 January 1943 As Commander, 18th Infantry Brigade, Australian Army, Brigadier Wooten displayed extraordinary courage, marked efficiency and precise execution of operations during the Papuan Campaign.

Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 5

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

Australian Military Forces

Awarded on:

May 29th, 1943

For courageous leadership and exceptional servies in Papua.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Australian Military Forces

Awarded on:

March 8th, 1945

For gallant and distinguished services in Papua-New Guinea.

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Chairman of the Repatriation Commission

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1958

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)