John Ebenezer Donaldson

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BiographyJohn Donaldson served as a medical officer in the Australian Naval Expeditionary Force in New Guinea in 1914.

After this force was disbanded, he re-enlisted as a Lieutenant, served in Gallipoli, crossed to France, and was promoted to Captain on 11 May 1916.

He received a severe gunshot wound in his shoulder at Pozieres on 26 July 1916 and died of related broncho-pneumonia on 11 August.Age30Date of Death11 August 1916Civil employmentMedical practitioner Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

EducatedSydney Grammar School, Sydney, NSW Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

RelationshipsSon of George and Grace Gertrude Donaldson of Kintore Street, Wahroonga. Husband of Katherine Minnie Porter.

Brother of Charles Bernard Donaldson, who also died, George Shirley Donaldson, who survived and was awarded the Military Cross, and sister Grace Gertrude Dorothea Donaldson.

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RankCaptainRegiment19th Battalion.Place of enlistmentPlace of enlistment:Place of embarkmentSydney. NSW Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

Date of embarkment25 June 1915 Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

Place of deathFranceBattleSommeMemorial or CemeteryWahroonga War MemorialMemorial/Cemetery Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, FranceWahroonga War MemorialKeywordsFirst World War Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

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