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We remember Alexander Mcmaster
We remember Alexander Mcmaster
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1916
employment
Labourer
Brisbane
Australia
Source:9447198
9th February 1916
1916
enlistment
Brisbane Queensland
Australia
Source:9447198
9th February 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5045
11th Depot Battalion, Enoggera
Source:9447198
10th February 1916 - 8th March 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5045
14th Depot Battalion, Enoggera
Source:9447198
8th March 1916 - 31st March 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5045
25th Battalion
13th Reinforcements
Source:9447198
1st April 1916 - 15th October 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9447198
15th June 1916 - 29th July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9447198
2nd October 1916 - 20th December 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5045
31st Battalion
Source:9447198
15th October 1916 - 13th July 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Rheumatism
Hospital/Institution
Source:9447198
29th October 1916 - 14th November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:9447198
14th November 1916 - 19th December 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Tuberculosis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9447198
19th December 1916 - 14th March 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9447198
13th July 1917
1962
marriage
Gladys Winifred Maia Box
Source:9447254
30th June 1962
1972
death
Not War Related
Melbourne
Australia
Source:9447191
Source:9447254
30th May 1972
burial
Melbourne
Australia
Source:9447191
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Mcmaster |
| Source | 9447198 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 5045 | 11th Depot Battalion, Enoggera | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5045 | 14th Depot Battalion, Enoggera | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5045 | 25th Battalion | 13th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 5045 | 31st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander McMaster | father | ||
| Joan Mercer | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Winifred Maia Box | wife | 30th June 1962 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Dark Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-09 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-09 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Rising Sun BadgeAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge as used during the First World War
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Springvale Botanical Cemetery | Gary3194 | |
| Queensland Government Births Deaths Marriages Divorces | Gary3194 | |
| A New Land and a New Beginning | Gary3194 | |
| Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs Nominal Roll | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun Badge | Gary3194 |
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