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Charles Lindsay McKAY

Regimental number255
Place of birthBoulia, Queensland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationEngineer
AddressHelidon, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 5.5"
Weight128 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Foote McKay, Down Street, Boonah, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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