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MCBAIN, Donald John Jr
Personal Details
| Service Number: | VX45473 |
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| Enlisted: | 26 July 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/32nd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Ouyen, VIC, 26 August 1919 |
| Home Town: | Bronzewing, Mildura Shire, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Bronzewing State School |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Libya, 21 July 1941, aged 21 years |
| Cemetery: |
Tobruk War Cemetery, Tobruk, Libya 4 L 5, Tobruk War Cemetery, Tobruk, Libya |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Ouyen War Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, VX45473 | |
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| 26 Jul 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, VX45473, 2nd/32nd Infantry Battalion | |
| Date unknown: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, VX45473, 2nd/32nd Infantry Battalion |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Donald John and Elsie Emma McBain, of Bronzewing, Victoria, Australia.
HE DIED FOR US
Privte McBain was born in the Ouyen district and was the first casualty from that district. He was educated at Bronzewing SS. He was a member of the local football team , was unmarried and assisted his father on his farm. He was 22 years of age.