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William Albert McKAY

Regimental number1304
Place of birthArmagh, Ireland
Other NamesLT
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPolice constable
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMrs Margaret McKay, Thomas Street, Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland
Enlistment date12 November 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 November 1914
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name3rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 11 February 1915
Unit from Nominal Roll45th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, McKAY William Albert

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