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George Edward McDONALD

Regimental number1199
Place of birthIpswich, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressUralla, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation39
Height5' 7"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinCousin, Mrs J McDonald, Harlin Road, Ipswich, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date6 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name35th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/52/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 6 June 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia, 6 June 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 31 July 1918, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (medically unfit: fractured exeter, right foot), Sydney, 29 August 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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