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Gordon Richard McDONALD

Regimental number360
Place of birthEdenhope, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.5
Height5' 7.75"
Weight152 lbs
Next of kinEwan McDonald, Ullswater, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 December 1914
Place of enlistmentEdenhope, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 27 April 1919
Discharge date9 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 27 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 9 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 April 1942
Age at death47
Place of burialEdenhope Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, McDONALD Gordon Richard

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