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Donald MUIR

Regimental number1780
Place of birthForbes New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressForbes, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Muir, Muerdale, Forbes, New South Wales
Enlistment date7 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 17 March 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Near POZIERES. During attack on night of 14th/15th August, 1916, although wounded early, refused to be bandaged and continued to bomb throughout the attack. He then assisted in bringing up bobs and in digging. His influence on men in his vicinity very valuable.'

Family/military connectionsNephews: 708/2252 Pte Leonard Archibald (also recorded as John Charles) CLANCY, 13th Bn, killed in action, 22 August 1915; 327 Pte John Henry CLANCY, 4th Bn, killed in action, 1 May 1915.
Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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