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Donald CHISHOLM

Regimental number2019
Place of birthInverness, Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressNaracoorte, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 6.5"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Chisholm, 2 Dalgety Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in the 4th Royal Scots, Citizen Forces.
Enlistment date18 September 1914
Place of enlistmentMorphettville, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name300th Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Column (9th Army Service Corps)
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/99/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Depot Unit of Supply
FateReturned to Australia 8 November 1918
Discharge date28 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Gaika', 8 November 1918 (special 1914 leave); discharged, Adelaide, 28 February 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, CHISHOLM Donald

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