The AIF Project

William McKAY

Regimental number7989
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressNewlyn, via Ballarat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, James McKay, Newlyn, via Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date27 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameInfantry Brigade Train 8
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/37/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on 5 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Division Train
FateReturned to Australia 22 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 September 1968
Age at death74
Place of burialCreswick Cemetery, Victoria

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.