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Robert Neil McLACHLAN

Regimental number961
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSleeper hewer
Address16 Parry Street, East Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Robert McLachlan, 16 Parry Street, East Perth, Western Australia
Enlistment date19 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 26 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette No. 174 (11 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 10 July 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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