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We remember William Vincent Mcdonald
We remember William Vincent Mcdonald
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Angus Mcdonald
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1st November 1880
1882
sibling
Margaret Catherine Smith
Mcdonald
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20th March 1882
1883
sibling
Andrew Mcdonald
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14th November 1883
1883
sibling
Miles Mcdonald
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14th November 1883
1886
sibling
John Aka Jack Mcdonald
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18th February 1886
1887
sibling
Donald Mcdonald
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13th December 1887
1889
sibling
Charles Thomas Mcdonald
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1889
1891
sibling
James Joseph Leonard Mcdonald
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1891
1894
sibling
Thomas Hubert Mcdonald
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18th November 1894
1896
1898
sibling
Leonard Gerald Mcdonald
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12th August 1898
1900
sibling
Mary Veronica Mcdonald
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17th January 1900
1904
sibling
Irene Teresa Aka Rene Wallace
Mcdonald
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8th May 1904
1916
employment
Farmer
Gnowangerup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8088732
25th March 1916
1916
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
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25th March 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2207
51st Australian Infantry Battalion
Source:8088732
25th March 1916 - 8th November 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Severe GSW to left hand, loss of 3rd,4th and 5th fingers; Fracture of Right Ulna.
Hospital/Institution
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8th June 1917
1917
discharge
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8th November 1917
1920
marriage
Flrence Aka Florrie Jarvis
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28th April 1920
1921
children
Teresa Agnes Aka Tessie Draggett nee McDonald
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13th February 1921
1925
children
Bernard Vincent Aka Bill McDonald
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14th June 1925
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1975
dates
Age 77
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22nd September 1975
1975
death
Unknown
Roman Catholic, 56.
Gnowangerup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8088732
22nd September 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Vincent |
| Initials | WV |
| Last Name | Mcdonald |
| Source | 8088732 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2207 | 51st Australian Infantry Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Agnes Aka Tessie Draggett nee McDonald | daughter | 13th February 1921 | |
| Bernard Vincent Aka Bill McDonald | son | 14th June 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Reidy | mother | ||
| Myles McDonald | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McDonald | brother | 1st November 1880 | |
| Margaret Catherine Smith nee McDonald | sister | 20th March 1882 | |
| Andrew McDonald | brother | 14th November 1883 | |
| Miles McDonald | brother | 14th November 1883 | |
| John Aka Jack McDonald | brother | 18th February 1886 | |
| Donald McDonald | brother | 13th December 1887 | |
| Charles Thomas McDonald | brother | 1889 | |
| James Joseph Leonard Mcdonald | brother | 1891 | |
| Thomas Hubert McDonald | brother | 18th November 1894 | |
| Leonard Gerald McDonald | brother | 12th August 1898 | |
| Mary Veronica McDonald | sister | 17th January 1900 | |
| Irene Teresa Aka Rene Wallace nee McDonald | sister | 8th May 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flrence Aka Florrie Jarvis | wife | 28th April 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Yellowish | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-04 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-04 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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Gnowangerup CemeteryBurial place for Private 2207 William Vincent McDonald
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gnowangerup Cemetery | Kathy30586 |
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