Douglas Frederick COAD

Regimental number4091
Place of birthGumeracha, South Australia
ReligionBaptist
OccupationLabourer
AddressGumeracha, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Fanny Coad, Gumeracha, South Australia
Enlistment date1 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on 9 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 October 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2452 Pte Walter James COAD, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death31 May 1972
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery