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We remember John Alexander Mcdonald
We remember John Alexander Mcdonald
Timeline
Timeline
1863
sibling
Archibald Neil Mcdonald
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25th January 1863
1865
sibling
Lachlan Mcdonald
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10th March 1865
1866
sibling
Ranald Mcdonald
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22nd May 1866
1868
sibling
Alexander Mcdonald
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15th March 1868
1869
sibling
Catherine Mcdonald
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1st September 1869
1870
sibling
Donald Robert Mcdonald
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3rd November 1870
1872
sibling
Mary Flora Humphris
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3rd July 1872
1875
sibling
Catherine Christina Mitchell
Mcdonald
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7th March 1875
1877
sibling
Ann Euphemia Allardyce
Mcdonald
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9th April 1877
1879
sibling
Hector John Mcdonald
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1879
1880
1882
sibling
Esther Maude Norrish
Mcdonald
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15th April 1882
1884
sibling
Eva Ella Hoops
Mcdonald
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24th February 1884
1908
marriage
Ethel May Bessen formerly McDonald nee McCarthur
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16th July 1908 - 30th July 1917
1909
children
Dorothy Jean McDonald
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1909
1909
children
Margaret Edna McDonald
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1909
1912
children
Gordon Stanley McDonald
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1912
1916
employment
Farmer
Tambellup, Western Australia
Australia
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23rd May 1916
1916
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
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23rd May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Gunner
31712
15th Australian Field Artillery
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23rd May 1916 - 30th July 1917
1916
location
Tambellup, Western Australia
Australia
their own address
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23rd May 1916
1917
dates
Age 37
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30th July 1917
1917
death
War Related Sickness
Cerebro Spinal Meningitis
Tidworth Military Hospital, England
United Kingdom
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30th July 1917
burial
North Tidworth, Wiltshire, England
Australia
Row c. Grave No. 325.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Alexander |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Mcdonald |
| Source | 8088264 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tambellup, Western Australia | Australia | their own address | known 23rd May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 31712 | 15th Australian Field Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Jean McDonald | daughter | 1909 | |
| Margaret Edna McDonald | daughter | 1909 | |
| Gordon Stanley McDonald | son | 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E J McDonald | mother | ||
| Donald McDonald | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald Neil McDonald | brother | 25th January 1863 | |
| Lachlan McDonald | brother | 10th March 1865 | |
| Ranald McDonald | brother | 22nd May 1866 | |
| Alexander McDonald | brother | 15th March 1868 | |
| Catherine McDonald | sister | 1st September 1869 | |
| Donald Robert McDonald | brother | 3rd November 1870 | |
| Mary Flora Humphris | sister | 3rd July 1872 | |
| Catherine Christina Mitchell nee McDonald | sister | 7th March 1875 | |
| Ann Euphemia Allardyce nee McDonald | sister | 9th April 1877 | |
| Hector John Mcdonald | brother | 1879 | |
| Esther Maude Norrish nee McDonald | sister | 15th April 1882 | |
| Eva Ella Hoops nee McDonald | sister | 24th February 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel May Bessen formerly McDonald nee McCarthur | wife | 16th July 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-23 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-23 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Tidworth Military CemeteryTidworth Cemetery under snow March 1919. Identified graves marked by a cross. Gunner McDonald has a large headstone which reads in part 'erected by his sorrowing comrades of the Australian Field Artillery. His duty done.'
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tidworth Military Cemetery | Kathy30586 |
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