Desmond DANSON

Regimental number2396
Place of birthPooncarrie New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor driver
AddressSan Mateo Avenue, Mildura, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, John Danson, Tarlis Station near Balranald, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 June 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name59th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/76/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 June 1919