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George Norman MACKIE

Regimental number1948
Place of birthProspect South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressFlora Terrace, Prospect, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, George William Mackie, Flora Terrace, Prospect, South Australia
Enlistment date20 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Morea on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class II)
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Infantry Brigade Headquarters
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For long and meritorious service in charge of the 7th A.I. Brigade Headquarters Office. he has displayed energy and devotion to duty at all times. He has been in the Brigade Office since November 1915. He was mentioned in despatches in the January 1917 Honours List.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 March 1967
Place of burialCobbity St Pauls Cemetery

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