Alexander James McGILVRAY

Regimental number723
Place of birthTungkillo, South Australia
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationStation hand
AddressTungkillo
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.8
Height5' 10"
Weight164 lbs
Next of kinBrother, John McGilvray, Gumeracha, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the 79th Senior Cadets; left the district.
Enlistment date16 November 1914
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A45 Hessen on 2 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 6 July 1919
Discharge date27 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from England on board HT 'Boorara', 6 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 27 September 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 December 1977
Age at death82
Place of burialTungkillo Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, McGILVRAY Alexander James