Donald Norrish MacDonald
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| 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 ‒ 24 Nov 1941 |
| 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
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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