1914-15 Star : Private J D Mack, 8 Light Horse Regiment, AIF Accession Number: REL30422.001

Description

1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.

Contextual Description

Awarded to 524 Private John Dodd Mack. Mack was born in Lismore, NSW and was educated at Geelong College, Victoria. He worked as a Station Manager in Berry Bank, Victoria before enlisting in 8 Light Horse Regiment, AIF, on 6 January 1915. He was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal on 3 December 1917. Mack was wounded in action at Es Salt, Palestine on 3 May 1918. He embarked for return to Australia on 11 June 1919 aboard the troopship 'Dorset' and he was discharged on 10 August 1919.

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Accession Number
REL30422.001
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Medal
Physical Description
Material: Bronze
Date Made
c 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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