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Reginald Alexander McDONALD

Regimental number2462
Date of birth11 January 1897
Place of birthJamestown, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressCrystal Brook, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.5
Height5' 4.75"
Weight128 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jane McDonald, Crystal Brook, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 11 months in the 24th Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date28 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name48th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/65/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 28 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollCorps Workshop
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Discharge date21 November 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Main', 23 July 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 21 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S72078.
Date of death28 July 1980
Age at death83
Place of burialEnfield Memorial Park, Clearview, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, McDONALD Reginald Alexander

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