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Alexander McDonald RAIT

Regimental number1072
Place of birthNewcastle Upon Tyne, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Address6 Gratton place, Richmond, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 10.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, Captain Alex. McDonald Rait, 9 Victoria Gardens, Victoria Road, Southsea, Hants, England
Enlistment date22 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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