Donald John Jr MCBAIN

MCBAIN, Donald John Jr

Service Number: VX45473
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
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World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939: Involvement Private, VX45473
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

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Biography 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.