Regimental number | 723 |
Place of birth | Tungkillo, South Australia |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Station hand |
Address | Tungkillo |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19.8 |
Height | 5' 10" |
Weight | 164 lbs |
Next of kin | Brother, John McGilvray, Gumeracha, South Australia |
Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the 79th Senior Cadets; left the district. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A45 Hessen on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from England on board HT 'Boorara', 6 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 27 September 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 82 |
Place of burial | Tungkillo Cemetery, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, McGILVRAY Alexander James |