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| − | On 15 Oct 1942 Donald was transferred to the [[3rd Australian Corps Supply | + | On 15 Oct 1942 Donald was transferred to the [[3rd Australian Corps Troops Supply Column]] where on 4 Jan 1943 Donald was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 26 Jan 1943 he was promoted Acting Corporal. This rank was confirmed on 27 Feb 1943, before being promoted Acting Sergeant on 15 Apr 1943, a rank which was confirmed on 11 Jun 1943. In late 1943 he married Muriel Annie. On 12 Jul 1944 Donald entrained for Victoria for reallocation before being sent to the [[Australian Reinforcement Training Battalion (Jungle Warfare)]] on 27 Jul 1944. With his training completed, on 10 Oct 1944 Donald was on 6 Nov 1944 transferred to the [[Papuan Infantry Battalion]]. |
| − | On 15 Nov 1944 Donald emplaned in Townsville, and arrived in Port Moresby the same day. He was detached to ANGAU from 15 Nov 1944 until 18 Dec 1944. On 14 Apr 1945 Donald was transferred to the Pacific | + | On 15 Nov 1944 Donald emplaned in Townsville, and arrived in Port Moresby the same day. He was detached to the Australian New Guoinea Administration Unit (ANGAU) from 15 Nov 1944 until 18 Dec 1944. On 14 Apr 1945 Donald was transferred to the [[Pacific Island Regiment Depot Battalion]]'s Training Wing where on 28 Apr 1945 he was promoted Staff Sergeant. On 4 Dec 1945 Donald was transferred on paper to the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]]. On 8 Dec 1945 he embarked on [[SS Edna]] for Sydney, disembarking on 17 Dec 1945. On 11 Jan 1946 Donald arrived in Perth where he was discharged on 21 Jan 1946. |
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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 HMT 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 2/1st Australian Corps Troops Support Column. On 18 Feb 1942 he embarked on HMT Andes for Adelaide where he disembarked on 16 Mar 1942.
On 15 Oct 1942 Donald was transferred to the 3rd Australian Corps Troops Supply Column where on 4 Jan 1943 Donald was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 26 Jan 1943 he was promoted Acting Corporal. This rank was confirmed on 27 Feb 1943, before being promoted Acting Sergeant on 15 Apr 1943, a rank which was confirmed on 11 Jun 1943. In late 1943 he married Muriel Annie. On 12 Jul 1944 Donald entrained for Victoria for reallocation before being sent to the Australian Reinforcement Training Battalion (Jungle Warfare) on 27 Jul 1944. With his training completed, on 10 Oct 1944 Donald was on 6 Nov 1944 transferred to the Papuan Infantry Battalion.
On 15 Nov 1944 Donald emplaned in Townsville, and arrived in Port Moresby the same day. He was detached to the Australian New Guoinea Administration Unit (ANGAU) from 15 Nov 1944 until 18 Dec 1944. On 14 Apr 1945 Donald was transferred to the Pacific Island Regiment Depot Battalion's Training Wing where on 28 Apr 1945 he was promoted Staff Sergeant. On 4 Dec 1945 Donald was transferred on paper to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot. On 8 Dec 1945 he embarked on SS Edna for Sydney, disembarking on 17 Dec 1945. On 11 Jan 1946 Donald arrived in Perth where he was discharged on 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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