Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Moree, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Inspector of Stock |
Address | Bangalow, Tweed River, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, J McNeill, Bangalow, Tweed River, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ascanius', 1 September 1916 (permanently incapacitated); appointment terminated (discharged), 17 January 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: discharged, 31 March 1943, as NX111868 Major, 2nd Bn. |
Date of death | |
Sources | NAA: B2455, McNEILL John George Donald |