MCDOUGALL, Ronald Lachlan
| Service Numbers: | SX22764, S16714 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 19 July 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | 2nd New Guinea Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Adelaide, South Australia, 3 November 1916 |
| Home Town: | Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Natural causes, Adelaide, South Australia, 21 September 1986, aged 69 years |
| Cemetery: |
Enfield Memorial Park, South Australia |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 19 Jul 1942: | Enlisted SX22764, Warrawong, New South Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Lieutenant, SX22764 | |
| 20 Jul 1942: | Involvement S16714 | |
| 20 Jul 1942: | Involvement SX22764 | |
| 3 Jul 1945: | Honoured Military Cross, Aitape - Wewak, New Guinea | |
| 4 Jan 1946: | Discharged Lieutenant, SX22764, 2nd New Guinea Infantry Battalion | |
| 4 Jan 1946: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Lieutenant, SX22764 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Robert Kearney
My father held several official positions within the Gawler RSL and was awarded Life Membership. My mother Eleanor held several offices in the Women’s Auxiliary, in Gawler and later in Seaton, and was also awarded Life Membership. She was also awarded the Gold Badge for her services. We often joked that she could make sandwiches (for the RSL) in her sleep! As well, she belonged to Legacy and the War Widows’ Guild, and sold badges into her 80s. - Dr Jennifer Rocca
SX22764 McDOUGALL, RONALD LACHLAN, LIEUT., M.C.
10th Militia Battalion 1937-1941
10/48 Infantry Battalion 1941-1944 (Darwin)
2nd New Guinea Infantry Battalion, 1944-1945
Service Medals: Military Cross, 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australian Service Medal.
Served with C.M.F. 3/9 Mounted Rifles, 1951-1954.
Biography contributed by Cornerstone College
Ronald Douglas McDougall was born on November 3rd, 1916, raised in the small town of Solomontown, near Port Pirie.
Like many young men of his era, Ronald felt the call to defend his homeland. So on July 19, 1942, Ronald took his first steps into a new chapter filled with responsibility, bravery, and sacrifice as he enlisted in the Australian military. Serving in the 2nd New Guinea Infantry Battalion during World War II, he navigated through the unforgiving terrain and harsh conditions of the Pacific, a far cry from his tranquil hometown. Rising through the ranks to Lieutenant, his leadership abilities, commitment to his duty, and the respect he commanded were undeniable.
One of the defining moments in his military career was when he was awarded the Military Cross on July 3, 1945, for exceptional bravery in combat. This prestigious medal placed him among the distinguished servicemen who had demonstrated exceptional courage on the battlefield. This honor spoke volumes about Ronald's character and the high regard in which he was held.
January 4, 1946, marked the end of his military service. He lived in Adelaide until his passing on September 21, 1986,
Bibliography:
Australian War Memorial (n.d.). Roll of Honour - Ronald McDougall. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1508437/
Australian War Memorial (n.d.). Commemorative Roll - Ronald McDougall. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1578589/
The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) (1945, August 14). Lieutenant R. L. McDougall Awarded Military Cross. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74627264
Trove (n.d.). Search results for 'Lieutenant R l McDougall'. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/result?q=%22Lieutenant+R+l+McDougall%22
The Canberra Times (ACT) (1945, August 14). Lt. R. L. McDougall Awarded Military Cross. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article128322234
Wikipedia contributors (n.d.). 2nd New Guinea Infantry Battalion. In Wikipedia. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_New_Guinea_Infantry_Battalion
Department of Veterans' Affairs (n.d.). Nominal Rolls - Ronald McDougall. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from http://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=685834&c=WW2#R
Commonwealth of Australia (n.d.). World War II Service - Ronald McDougall. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/VeteranCertificate.aspx?VeteranID=685834
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