McGimpsey, David

Personal Details

SurnameMcGimpsey
First nameDavid
Place of birthUlster Ireland

Details

David the son of R McGimpsey was born in Ulster Ireland.

War Records

Conflict

ServiceAustralian Army
Service number6321
Date of enlistment10/04/1916
Locality of enlistmentLongreach
Place of enlistmentMuttaburra, Qld
Next of kinFather, R McGimpsey, Teachers' Resident East Street, Newtownards, Ireland
Posting at discharge15th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement
RankPrivate
Source

https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=104812

Notes

David's occupation at time of enlisting was shed hand at Muttaburra. He was 28 years old and single.

Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on 7 September 1916

David did not return to Australia - Effective Abroad [still overseas]