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Douglas BAIRD

Regimental number2335
Place of birthToowoomba, Queensland
ReligionCongregational
OccupationLabourer
AddressPittsworth, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 3.75"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinFather, Christie Baird, Pittsworth, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 May 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 20 August 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 November 1919
Discharge date11 May 1920
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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