Regimental number | 98 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Stockman |
Address | Retreat Station, Weir River, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Height | 5' 11" |
Weight | 156 lbs |
Next of kin | Mr D MacBurney, Sydney Grammar School, Sydney, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | 5th Company Army Service Corps, 1st Light Horse Brigade Train |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Omrah on |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Runic', 11 April 1916; discharged (medically unfit: injured right foot), 11 August 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No NX100015. |
Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as MACBURNEY |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 90 |
Sources | NAA: B2455, MCBURNEY Archibald Douglas |