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David John MACKINLAY

Regimental number3206
Place of birthKoroit, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, David Mackinlay, 18 Smart Street, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the attack on CABARET WOOD FARM in the vicinity of NAUROY on the 29th September, 1918, this N.C.O. who was in charge of his Sections Pack Horses, maintained a constant supply of ammunition to his Section, under very trying and adverse conditions, having to pass repeatedly through heavy enemy Artillery barrages. His conduct throughout the whole operation was admirable, and by his utter disregard for personal danger, no doubt materially assisted the success of our Arms.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

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