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Dugald Thomas MAIN

Regimental number4420
Place of birthBallarat, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine fitter
AddressBeenup PO, Beenup, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation35.9
Height5' 7.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs L Main, Beenup PO, Beenup, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date20 July 1917
Place of enlistmentPerth, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 12
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/14/6
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 October 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 June 1919
Discharge date5 March 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 30 August 1918 (gun shot wound, chest: severe).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ormonde', 16 June 1919; discharged, Perth, 5 March 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, MAIN Dugald Thomas

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