Difference between revisions of "Donald Norrish MacDonald"
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Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 Eighth Avenue, Armadale, poultry farmer. | Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 Eighth Avenue, Armadale, poultry farmer. | ||
In 1942 Donald married Muriel Amiee Maud Odgers (1911 - 1996) in Perth. Muriel died aged 85 in Attadale. They had a daughter. | In 1942 Donald married Muriel Amiee Maud Odgers (1911 - 1996) in Perth. Muriel died aged 85 in Attadale. They had a daughter. | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Donald enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 6 May 1941 and on 9 May was sent to the AASC Training Depot at Claremont to begin training. On 4 May he was admitted to the [[110th Australian Base Hospital]] with Neuritis before being released on 14 May 1941 to the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]]. On 15 July he was taken in by the [[109th Australian Convalescent Depot]] at Naval base before being released on 1 Aug 1941 to the AASC Training Depot. Having made progress with his training, on 12 Sep 1941 Donald was transferred to the AASC General Reinforcements. He was granted pre-embarkation leave from the 11th until 21 Oct 1941. | ||
| − | + | On 7 Nov 1941 Donald embarked on HMT LL [[Queen Elizabeth]] ? part of Convoy US 13 which sailed for Egypt via Trincomalee in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) on 8 November. Disembarkation took place on 22 Nov 1941 and Donald was posted to the 1st Australian Support Column. On 18 Feb 1942 he embarked on [[HMT Andes]] for Adelaide where he disembarked on 16 Mar 1942. | |
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 28 Jan 1912 |
| Place of Birth | Albany, Western Australia |
| Death | 6 Apr 1987, aged 75 |
| Place of Death | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 29 years, 3 months |
| Description | 5'6" (1.68m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; ginger hair ; scar on back of right hand |
| Occupation | Bus driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | "The Momestead", Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Sarah Matilda Norrish MacDonald |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W33096 & WX12461 |
| Date of Enlistment | 6 May 1941 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 1st Papuan Infantry Battalion |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 7 Nov 1941 ‒ 22 Nov 1941 |
| Transport Details | HMT Queen Elizabeth Fremantle to Egypt |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 18 Feb 1942 ‒ 16 Mar 1942 |
| Transport Details | HMT Andes Egypt to Adelaide |
| 2nd Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 15 Nov 1944 ‒ 16 Nov 1944 |
| Transport Details | plane Townsville to Port Moresby |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 8 Dec 1945 ‒ 11 Dec 1945 |
| Transport Details | SS Edna Port Moresby to Sydney |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 Eighth Avenue, Armadale, poultry farmer. In 1942 Donald married Muriel Amiee Maud Odgers (1911 - 1996) in Perth. Muriel died aged 85 in Attadale. They had a daughter.
War Service
Donald enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 6 May 1941 and on 9 May was sent to the AASC Training Depot at Claremont to begin training. On 4 May he was admitted to the 110th Australian Base Hospital with Neuritis before being released on 14 May 1941 to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot. On 15 July he was taken in by the 109th Australian Convalescent Depot at Naval base before being released on 1 Aug 1941 to the AASC Training Depot. Having made progress with his training, on 12 Sep 1941 Donald was transferred to the AASC General Reinforcements. He was granted pre-embarkation leave from the 11th until 21 Oct 1941.
On 7 Nov 1941 Donald embarked on HMT LL Queen Elizabeth ? part of Convoy US 13 which sailed for Egypt via Trincomalee in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) on 8 November. Disembarkation took place on 22 Nov 1941 and Donald was posted to the 1st Australian Support Column. On 18 Feb 1942 he embarked on HMT Andes for Adelaide where he disembarked on 16 Mar 1942.
ME 7 Nov 41 - 16 Mar 1942
NG 15 Nov 1944 - 17 Dec 1945
discharged 21 Jan 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 Prospect road, Armadale, Superintendent; 1958 - 1963 - 1980 at 93 High road, Melville (93 Leach Highway Willagee)
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