Commemorated at Memorial Name Gunnedah Public School First World War Honour Roll Given name John Family name Podger Gender Male Service number 3249 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Campaign Somme 1916 - 1917 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Fate date 25 September 1917 Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 53rd Battalion Service Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute