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Robert DONALD

Regimental number3730
Place of birthMiles, Queensland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationAccountant
AddressLaura via Cooktown, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Height5' 9.5"
Weight176 lbs
Next of kinFather, R Donald, Laura via Cooktown, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date18 August 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 30 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Congratulatory Card


Recommendation date: 1 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 24 August 1918
Discharge date24 December 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3932 Pte Harold John Kennedy DONALD, 15th Bn, killed in action, 11 April 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, chest), 24 December 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, DONALD Robert

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