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Donald GREIG

Regimental number2153
Place of birthRochester Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMachinist
AddressAllengham Street, Golden Square, Bendigo, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Greig, Allengham Street, Golden Square, Bendigo, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 27 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For conspicuous gallantry as stretcher-bearer rescuing the men in front of the line and carrying them in under heavy machine gun and rifle fire.
Recommendation date: 24 March 1917

FateReturned to Australia 31 January 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140
Date: 27 August 1917

Date of death29 May 1954
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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