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Archibald Douglas MCBURNEY

Regimental number98
Date of birth27 August 1892
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
AddressRetreat Station, Weir River, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 11"
Weight156 lbs
Next of kinMr D MacBurney, Sydney Grammar School, Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 August 1914
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name5th Company Army Service Corps, 1st Light Horse Brigade Train
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Omrah on 24 September 1914
FateReturned to Australia 11 April 1916
Discharge date11 August 1916
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 detailsSurname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as MACBURNEY
Date of death22 August 1981
Age at death90
SourcesNAA: B2455, MCBURNEY Archibald Douglas

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