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Robert John DONALDSON

Regimental number179
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Addressc/o Mrs. Ekins, Heussler Terrace, Torwood, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 2.5"
Weight114 lbs
Next of kinFriend, Mrs. Ekins, Heussler Terrace, Torwood, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date13 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919

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