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McLACHLAN, Alexander Patterson
Service No. S14102
2nd Class Air Mechanic Aust. Flying Corps. Born on November 16, 1898 at North Adelaide, South Australia Son of E. and Hugh Patterson McLachlan Occupation prior to enlistment – Scholar Enlisted on February 2, 1918 at Adelaide, South Australia He was discharged on December 24, 1918 after the signing of the Armistice. All Australian Memorial SA Edition Section H |
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McLACHLAN, Douglas Bloomfield
Service No: 586
Corporal 24th Battalion Born 19 December 1880 at Port Adelaide, SA Son of Colin McLACHLAN and Mary Jane nee QUIN Of Torrens Road, Alberton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer and Clerk Enlisted 16 March 1915 Embarked 08 May 1915 Served in France Wounded in Action 23 August 1916 Invalided to Australia 2 July 1917 per ‘Themistocles’ Discharged 27 August 1917 Died 1939 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2541 |
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McLAREN, Clarence Roy
Service no 263
Sergeant 10th Battalion Born 26 June 1893 at Ardrossan, SA Son of Duncan McLAREN and Elizabeth Ann nee ADAMS Of Gawler South, SA Occupation prior to enlistment School Teacher Enlisted 20 August 1914 at Morphettville, SA Killed in action 23 July 1916 in France Aged 23 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial The Advertiser Thursday 02 November 1916 page 6 |
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MacLAREN, Duncan Mark
Regimental No. 1182
Private 10th Light Horse Regiment, 8th Reinforcement Born on 11 March 1895 in Burnside, SA Son of Duncan Mark Maclaren and Alice Lea (nee Allnut). A farm hand, from Brooklands, Balingup, Western Australia, aged 20 years, he enlisted on 14 May 1915, Bridgetown, Western Australia stating his next of kin as Mrs Alice Lea Maclaren of 100 Domain St, South Yarra. Victoria He embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 2 September 1915 Duncan died of wounds (bullet wound to chest) 6 August 1916 at the 3rd LHF Ambulance hospital Hod Hassantin, Egypt. His His wound was received on the 5th August 1916 in the Harusah engagement at Hod- el - Fatir, Egypt He was originally buried at Bir-el- Nagid, Egypt and exhumed and reburied at the Kantara War Memorial Cemetery (Row E, Grave No. 462), Egypt Courtesy of Joy Dalgleish And Outback Family History Centre (photo from the Kalgoorlie Miner and Fighting Sons of The Empire) |
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MacLAREN, Ernest Henry Lea
Service no 2855
Private 27th Battalion Born Broken Hill, NSW Son of Duncan Mark MACLAREN and Alice Lea nee ALLNUT Of Harrow Road, St. Peters, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bank Clerk Enlisted 10 August 1915 in Adelaide, SA Served in Etaples and France Killed in action 04 August 1916 in France Buried Serre Road Cemetery No 2 XXXVII E 14 www.awm.gov.au H06557 Courtesy of Douglas Paterson |
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McLAUGHLIN, Andrew Joseph
Service No. 2202
Private 27th Battalion Born on February 2, 1889 at Port Pirie, South Australia Son of Ellen (nee Campbell) and Martin McLaughlin Occupation prior to enlistment – Labourer Enlisted on June 2, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in France and Belgium Killed in action on September 20, 1917 in Belgium aged 28. Commemorated at The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. |
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McLAURIN, William Darcy Rochford
Servcie no 756
Trooper 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 10 May 1889 at Norwood, SA Son of George McLAURIN & Annie Elizabeth Jenkin Hampton nee COREY Of Canning St., Alberton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 28 November 1914 at Oaklands, SA Returned to Australia 04 December 1915 per 'Karoola' with Chronic Tuberculosis www.awm.gov.au H01407 |
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MCLEAN, ALLAN
Service No: 3598
Private 32nd Battalion Born Stanley, Clare, South Australia on 6 August 1892 Son of John & Mary MCLEAN Of Stanley Flat, Clare, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Gardener Enlisted: 24 February 1916 Embarkation: 12 August 1916 Served in France & Belgium Wounded in Action: 11 October 1917 Died of Wounds: 11 October 1917 Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1622 |
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MCLEAN, Colin Donald Sydney
Service No: 3846
Private 32nd Battalion, 50th Battalion Born: Cobram, Victoria Mother: Ellen Johanna MCLEAN Of Murrayville Victoria via Pinaroo, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer Enlisted: 10 August 1916 in Adelaide, South Australia Embarkation: 21 September 1916 Age: 21 years Served in France Killed in Action: 13 August 1918 Villers Bretonneux Memorial, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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McLEAN, Edgar Gordon
Service no 1796
Private 27th Battalion Born 12 April 1894 at Randell Town near Morgan, SA Son of Alexander McLEAN & Jane Caroline nee SCHELL Of Renmark, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Steam Boat Officer Enlisted 07 May 1915 Died of wounds on 5 December 1915 Aged 21 years Buried Pieta Military Cemetery www.awm.gov.au P07262.001 |
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MCLEAN, George Douglas
Service No: 1784
Lieutenant 32nd Battalion, 48th Battalion, 16th Battalion Born: 11 July 1890 at Norwood, South Australia Son of George Archibald & Jane MCLEAN nee RENNIE Of Wellington Rd, North Norwood, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Warehouseman Enlisted: 15 October 1915 Embarkation: 11 January 1916 from Adelaide per ‘Borda’ Age: 25 years Served in Egypt & France Wounded in Action & Captured 11 April 1917 POW Interned in Germany Repatriated to England: 26 December 1918 Returned to Australia: 2 July 1919 per ‘Ypiringa’ Appointment Terminated: 24 August 1919 Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal Observer Newspaper |
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McLEAN, Hugh
Service no 293
Private 32nd Battalion Born 1888 at Tarnagulla, Vic. Son of James William McLEAN and Ellen Matilda nee CHAMBERLAIN Of Adelaide, SA Enlisted 30 June 1915 Killed in action 19 July 1916 in France Aged 28 years Buried VC Corner Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles Observer Newspaper |
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McLEAN, Isaac Lenord
Service no 387
Sgt. 27th Battalion Born 08 November 1896 at Wallaroo, South Australia. Son of Joseph McLEAN & Ruth nee ELSEGOOD Of Bagot St., Wallaroo, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 27 January 1915 at Adelaide, SA Awarded Military Medal Returned to Australia 22 May 1918 per 'Field Marshall' www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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McLEAN, John Douglas
Service no 2394
Private 15th Battalion Born 10 November 1888 at Tickera, South Australia. Son of Joseph McLEAN & Ruth nee ELSEGOOD Of Wallaroo, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Enlisted 06 May 1915 at Brisbane, Qld. Awarded Military Medal Killed in Action 01 February 1917 Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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McLEAN, Kenneth
Service no 5411
Private 48th Battalion Son of John and Mary McLEAN Husband of Catherine Patron McLEAN Of Hargrave Street, Peterhead, Largs Bay, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Seaman and Light House Keeper at Althorpe Island Enlisted 26 January 1916 Killed in action 11 April 1917 Aged 37 years Buried Tilloy British Cemetery, France The Chronicle Saturday 26 May 1917 page 39 |
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McLEAN, Murdoch Albert
Service no 2682
Corporal 32nd Battalion Born Spalding, South Australia on 7 April 1891 Son of Murdoch & Frances McLEAN nee KNIGHT Of Wright St., Clare, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting Labourer Enlisted 5 January 1916 Embarkation 25 March 1916 Served in France Wounded in Action: Gassed on 29 April 1918 Returned to Australia 18 August 1919 per ‘Konigin Luise’ Discharged 3 October 1919 State Library of South Australia B 46130/ |
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McLEAN, Patrick
Service no 3422
Private 50th Battalion Born 08 March 1892 near Sevenhills, SA Son of Malcolm McLEAN and Anne nee MURRAY Of Sevenhill, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 23 July 1915 Killed in action 16 August 1916 Aged 24 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Chronicle Saturday 07 October 1916 page 46 |
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McLEAN, Roderick Joseph
Service no 2851
Private 43rd Battalion Born 10 September 1890 at Wallaroo, South Australia. Son of Joseph McLEAN & Ruth nee ELSEGOOD Of Bagot St., Wallaroo, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 23 October 1916 at Adelaide, SA Returned to Australia 1918 per 'Osterley' www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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MacLEAN, William Donald
Service No: 1895
T/Corporal 4th Railway Unit Born 12 July 1881 at Littleton New Zealand Husband of Louisa Christina MACLEAN of Commercial Rd, Port Augusta Occupation prior to enlisting Tube Fitter Enlisted 4 April 1917 aged 36 years Embarked 11 May 1917 Served in France Returned to Australia 10 June 1919 per 'Runic' Discharged 19 July 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2849 |
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MCLEAN, William Dugald
Service No: 888
Promoted through the ranks to be Lieutenant 29th Battalion, 32nd Battalion Born 22 December 1882 at Colemaine, Victoria Mother: Mrs. L. MCLEAN Of Coonawarra, near Penola, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Orchardist Enlisted: 17 July 1915 Embarkation: 10 November 1915 Served in Egypt & France Returned to Australia: 16 September 1919 per ‘Euripides’ Appointment Terminated: 19 December 1919 Died: 20 January 1952 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1780 |
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McLEAY, John
Service no 4748
Acting Sergeant AIF HQ late 3rd Aust. Gen. Hosp. Sir John McLeay (1893-1982), politician and businessman, was born on 23 November 1893 at Port Clinton, South Australia, second of six children of Australian-born parents George McLeay, farmer, and his wife Marguaretta, née Barton. Educated at Port Clinton and Unley public schools, Jack left at 14; he worked as an errand boy, attended Muirden College and became a commercial traveller. Enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force on 13 May 1915, McLeay served in medical units on Lemnos, in Egypt and on the Western Front. As a stretcher-bearer with the 13th Field Ambulance, he was awarded the Military Medal for bravery near Villers-Bretonneux, France, on 24 April 1918. Discharged from the AIF on 17 October 1919 |
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McLEAY, Lancelot James Barton MM
Service no 4128Lance
Corporal 12th Field Ambulance Born 12 May 1895 at Port Clinton, SA Son of George McLEAY and Margeretta nee BARTON Of 42 Cremorne Street, New Parkside, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 12 April 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt and France Awarded Military Medal for bravery in the field Returned to Australia 13 May 1919 per 'Dongala' Died 21 January 1952 at Springbank, SA Aged 56 years Resided Parkside, SA Buried Centennial Park Cemetery 23 January 1952 Section Anglican A, Path AT, Grave 337A- lease expired, headstone removed. Resided at 51 Fairford St., Unley SA Observer Newspaper |
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McLELLAN, Charles Lawson
Service 3423
Private 50th Battalion Born 16 April 1889 at Goodwood, SA Son of John McLELLAN and Jessie McLaren nee WILSON Of 56 Dartmouth St, Goodwood Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 26 July 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Died of wounds accidentally received at 4 Casualty Clearing Station, France Aged 28 years Buried Namps Au Val British Cemetery, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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McLELLAN, George Ormond Carlyle
Service No: 2918
E.R. Sergeant 43rd Battalion Born Taruagulla, Victoria Son of James Andrews and Annie McLELLAN Of Denning Street, Hawthorn, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bank Clerk Enlisted 9 September 1916 aged 18 years Embarkation 16 December 1916 Served in England & France Illness Bronchitis Returned to Australia 1 January 1920 Discharged 16 February 1920 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/614 |
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McLELLAN, James Horace
Service no 1709
Private 48th Battalion Born Tarnagulla, Vic. Son of James Andrew and Annie McLELLAN Of Denning Street, Hawthorn, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bank Clerk Enlisted 3 December 1915 aged 23 years Embarkation 11 April 1916 Served in France Reported missing in Action 11 April 1917 Later reported Killed in Action 11 April 1917 Villers Brettoneux Memorial State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/612 |
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McLELLAN, William Leslie
Service no 651
Corporal 48th Battalion Son of Annie McLELLAN of Wallaroo, SA Bank Clerk Enlisted 24 February 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in France Returned to Australia aboard "Orca" 29 March 1919 Resigned from Bank Staff. Died 07 August 1952 National Bank of Australisia Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/613 |
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McLENNAN, John Hattam
Service no 11052
Lieutenant 35th Battalion Born 10 August 1894 at Bowden, SA Son of William McLENNAN and Ann nee HATTAM Of Brompton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Engineer Enlisted 10 January 1916 Embarked 09 June 1916 Served in France Wounded in Action 03 May 1918 Returned to Australia Appointment terminated on 10 August 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1977 |
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MCLEOD, Alexander Morton
Service No: 5412
Driver 10th Battalion, 2nd FAB Born Yacka, South Australia on 19 December 1889 Son of John & May MCLEOD nee WITCOMB Of Yacka, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Driller Enlisted: 14 February 1916 Embarkation: 11 April 1916 Served in France Suffered from Trench Feet Returned to Australia: 29 July 1919 per ‘Port Darwin’ Discharged: 12 September 1919 Died: 1961 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1298 |
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McLEOD, Clarence Rupert Nelson
Service no 2959
Private 50th Battalion Born 15 June 1898 at Paratoo, SA Son of John Alexander McLEOD and Sarah Ann nee ELLIS Of Jamestown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Packer Enlisted 13 Septembr 1916 Returned to Australia 15 June 1919 Courtesy of Army Museum of South Australia |
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McLEOD, Colin Neil
Service no 3677
Private 50th Battalion Born 03 October 1896 at Jamestown, SA Son of John Alexander McLEOD and Sarah Ann nee ELLIS Of North Parade, Jamestown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 12 June 1917 Returned to Australia 12 July 1919 Courtesy of the Army Museum of South Australia |
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McLEOD, Cyril Alexander
Service no 2938
Private 1st Signal Squadron Australian Mounted Division Born 017 March 1895 at Tarcowie, SA Son of John Alexander McLEOD and Sarah Ann nee ELLIS Of North Parade, Jamestown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 09 March 1916 Returned to Australia 29 April 1919 Courtesy of the Army Museum of South Australia |
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MCLEOD, George Kenneth
Service No: 5414
Private 10th Battalion Born Clare, South Australia on 2 October 1874 Son of John & May Isabella Rebecca MCLEOD nee WHITCOMB Of Yacka, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Enlisted: 14 February 1916 Embarkation: 11 April 1916 Served in France & Belgium Killed in Action: 28 September 1916 in Belgium Buried: Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Belgium Plot 6, Row M, Grave 1 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1300 |
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McLEOD, John William Alexander
Service no 13371
M T Driver C Corp Motor Coy. Born 24 October 1897 at West Thebarton, SA. Son of John McLEOD & Rebeeca nee SHARPLES Of 12 Cecil Street, Evandale, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Motor Mechanic Enlisted 03 October 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 20 June 1919 per 'Devanha' www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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MCLEOD, Lester Vivian
Service No: 837
Private 33rd Battalion Born: 31 January 1896 At Port Augusta, South Australia Son of John McLaren & Mary Ann MCLEOD nee HILL Of Delungra, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer Enlisted: 12 January 1916 Embarkation: 4 May 1916 Age: 19 years Served in France Killed in Action: 24 February 1917 Buried: Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armetieres, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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McLEOD, Malcolm Henry
Service no 3681
Private 50th Battalion Born 10 October 1900 at Jamestown, SA Son of John Alexander McLEOD and Sarah Ann nee ELLIS Of North Parade, Jamestown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Resided Port Adelaide, SA Enlisted 02 July 1917 Returned to Australia 15 June 1919 Courtesy of the Army Museum of South Australia |
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MacLEOD, Murdo
Service no. 1325
Private 12th Battalion Born 24 Feb 1891 Tarbat Fearn near Portmahomack Ross shire Scotland Son of Rev. Donald Smith MACLEOD and Kate (nee ISLES/WYLIE/RODGER). Occupation prior to enlistment Sailor Enlisted 23 Nov 1914 at Oaklands SA. Served in Gallipoli. Returned to Australia embarking 3 September 1915 per "Ulysses" from Suez. Discharged disabled medically unfit from bomb and bullet wounds on 8 Dec 1915 Keswick Barracks SA. Received Certificate signed by King George as a disabled serviceman. Served as Pte S212850 25th Employment Co SA WWII enlisting 24 June 1940 at Keswick SA and discharged at Wayville SA 9 February 1943 being required for service in a reserved occupation. Annotation on documents says "Suit of plain clothes issued", Died at his home 43 Fletcher Road Birkenhead SA on 28 Apr 1959. Buried Cheltenham Cemetery SA Section T, Drive D Path 11 (22) Site Number 356N. Courtesy of Constance WILLS nee HUNT |
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McLEOD, Norman Love
Service no 6796
Private 10th Battalion Born 10 January 1887 at Eastwood, SA Son of Daniel Love McLEOD and Georgina nee COWAN Husband of A M McLEOD Of Matilda Street, Eastwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Sign Contractor Enlisted 04 September 1916 Died of disease 14 June 1917 Buried Brookwood Miltiary Cemetery, Surrey, England |
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McLEOD, Roderick James
Service no 2231
Private 50th Battalion Born 23 March 1878 at Port Lincoln, SA Son of Roderick Donald McLEOD and Anne nee COLE Of Poonindie, Port Lincoln, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 15 May 1916 Killed in action 02 April 1917 Aged 39 years Commemorated Noreuil Australian Cemetery The Advertiser Saturday 05 May 1917 page 6 |
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McLEOD, Rupert Clarence Nelson
Service no 2959
Private 50th Battalion Born 15 June 1898 at Paratoo, SA Son of John Alexander McLEOD and Sarah Ann nee ELLIS Of Jamestown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Packer Enlisted 13 September 1916 Returned to Australia 15 June 1919 Courtesy of the Army Museum of South Australia |
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MCLEOD, William James
Service No: 4791
Bombardier 2nd Field Artillery Brigade Born Yacka, South Australia on 29 May 1887 Son of John & May Isabella Rebecca MCLEOD nee WHITCOMB Of Yacka, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Stockman Enlisted: 5 February 1915 Embarkation: 10 August 1915 Served in Egypt & France Returned to Australia: 31 May 1919 per ‘Suffolk’ Discharged: 25 July 1919 Died: 1968 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1299 |
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McMAHON, Charles Bertram James
Service no 903a
Private 32nd Battalion Born 10 July 1897 at Adelaide, SA Son of Thomas James & C A McMAHON Of 38 Smith Street, Southwark, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 15 February 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France & Belgium. Invalided to Hospital 22 January 1918 Returned to Australia 18 June 1919 per "Leicestershire" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section B |
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MCMAHON, Michael John
Service No: 181
Corporal 10th Battalion Born: 12 March 1894 at Hawker, South Australia Son of James Michael & Elizabeth Jane MCMAHON nee NOAL Of Hawker, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Driver Enlisted: 19 August 1914 Embarkation: 20 October 1914 Age: 20 years Served in Egypt & Gallipoli Illness Invalided to Australia: 17 July 1917 per ‘Kyarra’ Died: 9 January 1917 Died through illness contracted whilst on active service All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section N Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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McMAHON, Thomas
Service no 1721
Private 50th Battalion Born 13 September 1879 at Red Hill, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 29 February 1916 at Kadina, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 14 January 1919 per 'City of Exeter' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/538 |
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McMAHON, Thomas
Service no 3836
Private 10th Battalion Born 25 March 1884 at Hindmarsh, SA Son of Malachai McMAHON and Mary nee MACKEY of Bertie Street, West Hindmarsh, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 09 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 15 June 1916 as Medically unfit Courtesy of Hurtle Steven Reid |
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McMANUS, Bernard
Service No: 3683
Private 50th Battalion Born 05 August 1882 at Murat Bay, South Australia NOK: SISTER; Mrs. Lucy SMITH Of Victoria St, Prospect, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Enlisted: 1 July 1917 Embarkation: 4 August 1917 Age: 35 years Served in France Wounded in Action: 27 April 1918 Returned to Australia: 1 February 1919 per ‘Nestor’ Discharged: 25 March 1921 Died: 24 March 1952 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1048 |
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McMASTER, John Charles
Service no 1193
Private 4th Machine Gun Battalion Born Belfast Ireland Son of John and Mary McMASTER Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter Enlisted 12 September 1914 Died of wounds 09 August 1916 in France Aged 20 years Buried Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extenstion, France Observer Newspaper |
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MacMILLAN, Douglas Gilchrist
Service no 3439
Private 50th Battalion Born 24 September 1897 at Normanville, SA Son of George Harris MacMILLAN & Ailcie Kate nee BUTTERWORTH Of Largs, SA He was educated at St. Peter's College, Adelaide and joined the service of the Bank at Port Adelaide on 13th April, 1914. He was transferred to Broken Hill in February 1915, and enlisted on 30th December 1916. On arrival in France he joined the 50th Battalion, with which he acted as stretcher bearer. In the latter part of April, 1918, when the Australian Forces were stemming the German attack on Amiens the 50th Battalion was very hard fighting, in the course of which Private MacMILLAN was awarded the Military Medal for bravery and devotion to duty while stretcher bearing in the neighbourhood of Villers-Bretonneux. Returned to Australia "Port Napier" 17 May 1919. Courtesy of Army Museum of South Australia |
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MacMILLAN, Ian Stewart
Service no 3438
Private 50th Battalion Born 24 September 1897 at Normanville, SA Son of George Harris MacMILLAN and Alicie Kate nee BUTTERWORTH Of Kalgoorlie Road, Largs Bay, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Resided Kapunda, SA Enlisted 30 December 1916 Returned to Australia 19 September 1918 Courtesy of Army Museum of South Australia |
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McMILLAN, Jack
Service no 2745
Private 70th Battalion Born Echuca, Vic. Son of Mary Eliza McMILLAN Of 106 Osmond Terrace, Norwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Grocer Enlisted 26 July 1915 Awarded Military Medal Returned to Australia 25 August 1917 The Advertiser Saturday 09 December 1916 page 16 |
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McMILLAN, William John
Service no 2684
Lance Corporal 32nd Battalion Born 13 May 1884 at Gawler, SA Husband of Mrs. Abigail Maud Caroline McMILLAN of 6 Olive Street, Parkside, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Horse Driver Enlisted 19 January 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France. Gassed April 1918 and wounded 29 September 1918 Invalided to England where his left foot was amputated. Returned to Australia 01 March 1919 per "Ulysses" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section A |
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MCMURRAY, Edward James
Service No: 1326
Private 16th Battalion Born Pt. Wakefield. South Australia on 24 December 1892 Son of Joseph James & Mary Evelene MCMURRAY nee FARRELL Of Payneham Rd, St. Peters, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Driver Enlisted: 17 December 1914 Embarkation: 2 February 1915 Served in Gallipoli Wounded in Action: 19 May 1915 Died of Wounds in Malta Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1641 |
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MCMURRAY, Leonard William
Service No: 3019
Private 16th Battalion Born Saints Station, South Australia on 4 January 1896 Son of Joseph James & Mary Evelene MCMURRAY nee FARRELL Of Payneham Rd, St. Peters, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Driver Enlisted: 2 June 1915 Embarkation: 14 September 1915 Served in Egypt & France Wounded in Action in France on 30 August 1916 Returned to Australia: 1 July 1917 per ‘Miltaides’ Discharged: 15 August 1917 Medically unfit Died: 1922 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1640 |
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MCMURRAY, Leopold James
Service No: 1064
Sergeant 16th Battalion Born: 4 March 1895 at Norwood, South Australia Son of William & Annie MCMURRAY nee ATKINSON NOK: Brother: Clarence MCMURRAY Of 5th Ave, Sefton Park, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: French Polisher Enlisted: 10 September 1914 Embarkation: 22 December 1914 Age: 19 years Served in Gallipoli, England, France & Belgium Wounded in Action: 19 October 1917 Died of Wounds: 20 October 1917 Buried: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium Plot 25, Row H, Grave 18 Chronicle Newspaper |
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McNAMARA, Edward
Service no 154
Trooper 14th Light Horse Born 16 June 1891 at Adelaide, SA Son of John McNAMARA of 33 Unley Road, Unley, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Painter Enlisted 20 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt & Palestine Returned to Australia 23 August 1919 per "Dongola" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section B |
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McNAMARA, James Steven
Service no 661
Private 2nd Battalion Born 12 December 1892 at Moockra, SA Son of John McNAMARA and Margaret nee SMITH Of Moockra, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Stationhand Enlisted 25 August 1914 Killed in action 07 August 1915 at Gallipoli Aged 22 years Commemorated Lone Pine Cemetery The Register Friday 10 September 1915 page 8 |
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McNAMARA, John Patrick
Service no 7965
Sergeant 13th Field Ambulance Born 12 June 1887 at Adelaide, SA Son of John McNAMARA of 33 Unley Road, Unley, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 02 August 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt & France Returned to Australia 28 March 1919 per "Port Denison" Died 07 September 1932 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section B |
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McNAMARA, Lawrence John
Service no 595
Private 9th Machine Gun Coy. Born 27 August 1887 at Norwood, SA Husband of Mrs. Stella May McNAMARA of 51 Marion Street, Unley, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Salesman Enlisted 04 November 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France & Belgium Wounded 22 August 1918 and invalided to Exeter Hospital England Returned to Australia 29 March 1919 per "Orca" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section C |
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MCNAMARA, Louis Warnecke
Service No: 71
Sergeant 1st Division Signal Coy Born:Adelaide, SA Son of David & Emma MCNAMARA Of 11 Arthur St, Medindie, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Electrical Engineer Enlisted: 19 August 1914 Embarkation: 22 September 1914 Served in Gallipoli & France Wounded in Action: Gassed 29 October 1917 Wounded in Action: 18 September 1918 Died of Wounds: 18 September 1918 Awarded Military Medal Mentioned in Dispatches Buried: Cerisy Gailly French National Cemetery Plot 1, Row E, Grave 8 4 miles SW Bray-sur-Somme, France State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1784 |
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McNAMARA, Richard Andrew
Service no 1634
Lance Corporal 10th Light Horse Regiment Born 10 November 1885 at Coromandel Valley, SA Son of Michael McNAMARA and Ann nee McMAHON Of Coromandel Valley, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer of Kalgoorlie, WA Enlisted 30 August 1915 Killed in action 19 April 1917 Aged 31 years Buried Gaza War Cemetery The Chronicle Saturday 19 May 1917 page 40 |
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McNAMARA, Stephen
Service no 2376
Private 48th Battalion Born Gumeracha, SA Son of Stephen McNAMARA and Hanorah nee FLEMING Of Eastwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Painter Enlisted 22 September 1915 Killed in action 07 August 1916 at Pozieres, France Aged 37 years Buried Serre Road Cemetery No 2, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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McNAUGHTON, Edward Frank
Service No: 3838
Corporal 10th Battalion Born: Springton, Victoria Mother: Marguerite McNAUGHTON Of Princess St, Croydon, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Clerk Enlisted: 9 August 1915 Embarkation: 2 December 1915 Age: 24 years Served in Egypt, France & Belgium Reported missing in action: 20-21 September 1917 Later reported Killed in Action: 20-21 September 1917 Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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MCNEIL, Adam Borthwick
Service No: 107
Private 70th Battalion, 12th Battalion Born: 4 October 1895 at Ucolta, South Australia Son of James & Caroline MCNEIL nee MACKINTOSH Of Ucolta via Petersburg, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer Enlisted: 7 April 1916 Embarkation: 1 May 1916 Age: 20 years Served in France & Belgium Suffered from Trench feet Killed in Action: 3 June 1918 Buried: Borre British Cemetery, France Plot 1, Row A, Grave 11 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section O Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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MacNEIL, Alexander
Lieutenant
10th Battalion Born: Inverness, Scotland Occupation prior to enlisting: Boilermakers Assistant Enlisted: 29 August 1914 Embarkation: 20 October 1914 Age: 22 years Served in Gallipoli & France Wounded in Action: 14 June 1916 Mentioned in Dispatch Awarded Distinguished Service Order Appointment Terminated in England on 3 February 1919 at own request Returned to Australia: 12 July 1922 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/865 |
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McNEIL, Alexander John
Service no 2381
Private 16th Battalion, 4th Light Trench Mortar Battery Born Ucolta, South Australia on 22 May 1894 Son of James & Caroline McNEIL nee MACKINTOSH Of Ucolta Occupation prior to enlisting Labourer Enlisted 12 April 1915 Embarkation 24 June 1915 Served in Mudros & France Killed in Action in France on 12 August 1916 Commemorated Villers Bretonneux Memorial, France State Library of South Australia B 46130/ All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section O Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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McNEIL, Douglas Scott
Second Lieutenant
Royal Irish Fus. 8th Battalion Born 03 October 1888 at North Adelaide, SA Son of John Burnet NcNEIL and Isabel nee MICHIE Educated Prince Alfred College Died 13 May 1944 Resided 15 Sherboume Road, Medindie Gardens Buried Payneham Cemetery Can you provide further information about this soldier? Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI Participants |
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McNEIL, John
Depot
Born 25 January 1893 at Fairfield, Vic. Son of William James McNEIL and Helen Leis nee HILSON Of Payneham Road, St. Peters, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Medical Student Enlisted 18 June 1915 Discharged from Mitcham Camp 24 July 1915 to complete his medical studies. “Blood, Sweat and Fears” ISBN: 978-0-64692-750-3 Medical Practitioners and Medical Students of South Australia who served in WW1 |
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McNEIL, Samuel Philip
Service no 4538
Private 10th Battalion Born 05 June 1899 at Alberton, SA Son of Samuel Phillip McNEIL and Maria nee ROBB Of Alberton, SA Enlisted 09 August 1915 Died of Accidental Injuries in Belgium Aged 17 years Buried Klein-Viestraat Birith Cemetery, Kemmell, Belgium Observer Newspaper |
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MCNEIL, Thomas Borthwick
Service No: 2353
Private 10th Battalion, 16th Battalion Born: 18 September 1892 at Ucolta, South Australia Son of James & Caroline MCNEIL nee MACKINTOSH Of Ucolta via Petersburg, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Enlisted: 6 April 1915 Embarkation: 24 June 1915 Age: 23 years Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium Wounded in Action: 30 August 1916 Died of Wounds: 2 September 1916 Buried: Contay British Cemetery, Contay, France Plot 1, Row A, Grave 14 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section O Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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McNEILAGE, George Campbell
Service No 8549
Clerk 6th Field Artillery Brigade Born Melbourne, Vic. Husband of Muriel McNEILAGE Of 'Rectory' Cowan St., Gawler, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Commercial Traveller Enlisted 14 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Middle East and France Returned to Australia www.awm.gov.au P07159.008 |
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McNEILL, James Robert
Service no 4483
Private 27th Battalion Born 07 February 1878 at Yatala, SA Son of Roderick McNEILL and Jane nee PATTERSON Mother remarried now Jane LOADER of Short Street, Yatala, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 15 January 1916 Killed in action 05 November 1916 Aged 38 years Commemorated AIF Burial Groudn, Grass Lane, Flers, France The Chronicle Saturday 30 December 1916 page 44 |
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McNICOL, Donald
Captain
Chaplains Department Born 13 September 1876 Husband of E C McNICOL Of 83 Cambridge Terrace, Malvern, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clergyman Enlisted 13 September 1915 Returned to Australia 01 September 1915 The Advertiser Saturday 09 December 1916 page 16 |
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McNICOL, Reginald Hugh
Lieutenant
1st Divisional Company Australian Engineers Born 03 July 1895 at Adelaide, SA Son of John McNICOL & Lucy Jane nee PAPPIN Of Angas Road, Cottonville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 18 August 1914 Died of wounds at Caestre, France on 29 April 1918 Aged 23 years Buried Caestre Military Cemetery, France www.awm.gov.au A02777 |
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MacNIVEN-YOUNG, Archibald Ferguson
Service No. 1618
Staff Sergeant Australian Army Pay Corps (formerly 50th Battalion A.I.F.) Born on March 20, 1883 in Lanarkshire, England Son of Mary and James MacNiven-Young Occupation prior to enlistment – Ship’s Purser Enlisted on January 6, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt, France, Belgium and England Married Edith Mary Dallen of Fulham, England on August 7, 1919 in Fulham, England. Demobilised in England on February 21, 1920. His wife was in poor health and not well enough to make the trip to Australia at that time so he remained in England until her health improved. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
McPHARLIN, Hugh Colin
Service No: 28597
Driver 23rd Field Art. Brigade Born 06 April 1890 at Hundred of Hall Son of John McPHARLIN and Mary Jane nee KIRKLAND Of Balaklava, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 16 March 1916 aged 25 years Embarkation 25 October 1916 per 'Ulysses' Served in France Returned to Australia 6 August 1919 per 'Orita' Discharged 14 September 1919 Died 1953 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/703 |
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MCPHARLIN, William George
Service No: 3435
Private 10th Battalion Born Farina, SA on 9 December 1888 Son of Barnard & Mary MCPHARLIN nee ROBINSON Of Beltana, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Machinist Enlisted 26 July 1915 Embarkation 27 October 1915 Served in Egypt, France & Belgium Suffered from Trench Feet Returned to Australia 31 May 1919 per ‘Suffolk’ Discharged 25 July 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/248 |
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McPHERSON, David
Service No: 2853
Private 43rd Battalion Born: Glasgow, Scotland Parents Diseased NOK: Sister: Mrs. E. FOTHERINGHAM Of Outer Harbour, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Baker Enlisted: 26 October 1916 Embarkation: 16 December 1916 per ‘Berrima’ Age: 26 years Served in England, France & Belgium Killed in Action: 17 October 1917 in Belgium Buried: Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium 5 ½ Miles East North East, Ypres Plot 16, Row B State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1415 |
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McPHERSON, Edward
Service No: 3177
Trooper 3rd Light Horse Born: 29 July 1899 in Adelaide, South Australia Son of Henry & Mary McPHERSON nee PLACE Of 117 Kenilworth Rd, Parkside, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Station Hand Enlisted: 4 December 1916 Embarkation: 8 February 1917 Age: 26 years Served in the Middle East Wounded in Action in Palestine on 10 November 1917 Died of Wounds: 11 November 1917 Buried: Gaza War Cemetery Palestine (Israel) Part 11, M-Z Chronicle Newspaper |
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Chronicle 1st December 1917
Trooper EDWARD (Ned) McPHERSON, who was killed in action in Palestine on November 11, was the youngest son of Mrs. M. McPherson, and brother of Mrs. W. Johnston, Kenilworth-road, Parkside. He enlisted In Broken Hill in November, 1916, and left for Egypt in February. He offered himself about two years ago, but was rejected. He was 27 years old, and left a large circle of friends. His elder brother, Harry, is in camp.
Trooper EDWARD (Ned) McPHERSON, who was killed in action in Palestine on November 11, was the youngest son of Mrs. M. McPherson, and brother of Mrs. W. Johnston, Kenilworth-road, Parkside. He enlisted In Broken Hill in November, 1916, and left for Egypt in February. He offered himself about two years ago, but was rejected. He was 27 years old, and left a large circle of friends. His elder brother, Harry, is in camp.
McPHERSON, John Urquhart
Service no 12638
Sergeant 4th Field Ambulance Born 18 January 1888 at Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland Resided Victoria Street, Goodwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 25 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 29 June 1919 per 'Nestor' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1416 |
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McPHERSON, Werner Henry
Service no 2771
Lieutenant 4th Div. Field Artillery Born Walkerville, SA Son of Mrs. H McPHERSON of Royal Avenue, Hyde Park, SA Husband of P M McPHERSON Occupation prior to enlistment Overseer Awarded Military Cross Returned to Australia 22 March 1919 per 'Niagra' Died 05 October 1952 Observer Newspaper |
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McPHERSON, William Adam Andrew
Service No. 4494
Private 48th Battalion Born 01 February 1892 at New Glenelg, South Australia Son of William Polson MACPERHSON & Agnes nee ANDREW Husband of Marjorie McPHERSON Of May Terrace, Kensington, Park, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 03 April 1916 at Adelaide, SA Returned to Australia 26 November 1918 per 'Runic' www.awm.gov.au DA15080 |
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McPHIE, Frederick Rae
Service no 3239
Private 27th Battalion Born 25 August 1890 at Kent Town, SA Son of John Rae McPHIE & Susannah nee HANNAFORD Enlisted: 4 August 1915 Age: 24 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Grocer Served in France Killed in Action: 31 May 1916 Buried: X Farm Cemetery, La Chapelle d'Armentieres, France Row G www.awm.gov.au H06128 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1824 |
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MACQUEEN, Dugald
Service No: 6185
Lance Corporal 10th Field Ambulance Born Inverneshire, Scotland Son of Annie MacQUEEN Of Scotland Occupation prior to enlistment Tramway Motorman Enlisted 25 August 1915 in Adelaide, SA Embarked 27 October 1915 Served in France Wounded in action 07 August 1916 Returned to Australia 13 May 1919 per 'Shropshire' Discharged 06 July 1919 Died 1950 Buried Enfield Cemetery State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2753 |
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McQUEEN, Joseph
Service no 403
Private 27th Battalion Born Paisley, Scotland Mother: Margaret McQUEEN Of 11 Cross St, Paisley, Scotland Occupation prior to enlisting Shoe Maker Enlisted 2 March 1915 at Keswick, South Australia Embarkation 31 May 1915 Served in Gallipoli & France Wounded in Action 4 August 1916 Returned to Australia 17 July 1919 per ‘Mahia’ Discharged 9 November 1919 State Library of South Australia B 46130/69 |
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McQUEEN, Lachlan
Service no 1869
Sergeant 50th Battalion Born Inverness, Scotland Husband of Charlotte Beryle Claudine McQUEEN Of 21 Mary Street, Stepney, East Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Warehouseman Enlisted 09 August 1915 Served on Western Front Killed in action 02 April 1917 Commemorated Noreuil Australian Cemetery Memorial Daily Herald Thursday 03 May 1917 page 7 |
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McRAE, Colin
Service no 51901
Private 3rd A A M T Coy. Born 14 August 1899 at Hawker, SA Son of John Frances McRAE and Ada nee McARTHUR Of Hawker, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Fireman, SAR Enlisted 23 March 1918 at Adelaide, SA Served in France and Belgium Returned to Australia 18 October 1919 per 'Euripides' Courtesy of Sharon Wright |
Pictured with his sisters, Cora McRae on left (in white) and Margaret Price McRae (Meg) on right.
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McRAE, John
Service no 4178
Sergeant 27th Battalion Born 31 July 1895 at Hawker, SA Son of John Francis McRAE and Ada nee McARTHUR Of Hawker, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 20 November 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 23 June 1919 per 'Borda' Courtesy of Sharon Wright |
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McRAE, Malcolm
Service no 956
Sergeant 43rd Battalion Born 20 November 1895 at Goodwood, SA Son of James McRAE and Sarah nee McLELLAN Of 44 Hampton Street, Goodwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 01 February 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 29 June 1919 per 'Nestor' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2426 |
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McROSTIE, Douglas Mitchell Turnbull
Service No: 62480
Private 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 13 July 1898 at Millicent, SA Son of Andrew McROSTIE Of Millicent, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 01 July 1918 Embarked 22 October 1918 Returned to Australia 17 January 1919 per ‘Boonah’ Discharged 31 January 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2675 |
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McROSTIE, Kenneth Buchanan
Service No: 3679
Private 50th Battalion Born 12 November 1898 at Victor Harbor, SA Son of Alexander McROSTIE and Ella nee BUCHANAN of Millicent SA Occupation prior to enlisting Bank Clerk Enlisted 23 March 1917 aged 18 years Embarked 4 August 1917 Served in France Returned to Australia 18 October 1919 per 'Euripides' Discharged 19 November 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2870 |
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McSWEEN AKA LANCHESTER, John Albert
Service No: 2398
Corporal 10th Battalion Born: 13 July 1887 in Kensington, South Australia Son of John BOURNE & Margaret McSWEEN nee LANCHESTER Of Towers St, North Adelaide, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Iron Worker Enlisted: 22 March 1915 Embarkation: 23 June 1915 Age: 27 years Served in Gallipoli, France & Belgium Reported Wounded & Missing in Action: 6 October 1917 Later reported Killed in Action: 6 October 1917 Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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McTAVISH, Alexander William
Service no 2703
Private 50th Battalion Born 27 December 1877 at Carey's Gully, SA Son of William George McTAVISH of Young Street, Kent Town, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Railway Packer Husband of Marie Dorothea Helen McTAVISH of 5 Clarence Street, Hyde Park, SA Enlisted May 1 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served France. Returned to Australia 05 May 1919 per "Miltiades" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section A |
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MCVICOR, Alexander Bruce
Service no 526
2nd Lieutenant 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 23 September 1892 at Jamestown, SA Son of Archibald McVICOR and Elizabeth nee SMITH Of Jamestown Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 16 September 1914 Embarked 22 October 1914 Served in Gallipoli & Egypt Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 per ‘Orari’ Appointment Terminated 26 August 1919 Died 1971 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2038 |
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McWATERS, Clarence Gordon
Service No 881
Trooper 10th Light Horse Born 27 December 1894 at Redruth, SA Son of George Maylands WA, and was married to Hilda Tomlinson, daughter of Thomas and Beatrice Tomlinson, of 5 Coode Street, Maylands, in February, 1917. They had two children. He enlisted on 1st January, 1915, and embarked for Egypt three months later. He was on Gallipoli for several months with the 10th Light Horse, and was then invalided home on account of enteric fever. After he recovered he went back to Egypt and rejoined his regiment, going through the Palestine campaign with them. He then contracted malaria fever and was sent back to Australia after the signing of the Armistice totally unfit for active service. Altogether he saw over four years' service. |
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McWHIRTER, Clifford John
Lieutenant
10th Light Horse Regiment Born 07 May 1896 at Rose Park, SA Son of John McWHIRTER and Effie May nee DEAN of Glenmore, Bakers Hill, WA Occupation prior to enlistment Orchardist Enlisted 26 August 1915 at Perth, WA Died of wounds 06 October 1918 in Palestine Aged 22 years Buried Ramleh War Cemetery, Palestine Observer Newspaper |
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