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McNAUGHTON William Charles

Names-McNaughton-W   Service number 204
ORIGINAL NAME PLATE C.1929

In 1920 William married Elizabeth Fanny Yeoman at Bowenvale Victoria  (VBDM Reg no 11615). They had four children, Hugh, Mary Ellen, William Ellis and Alan John.

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South Bourke and Mornington Journal (13th May 1915)

“Beaconsfield.

Private M McNaughton who is serving with the Expeditionary Forces was entertained at a Valedictory Social evening here on Tuesday night and presented with a wristlet watch, a silver cigarette case, and a wallet. Mr Adams made the presentation and was supported by Mr Bragg and Mr E Williams. A most enjoyable dance followed.”

Berwick Shire News (1st December 1915)

“Pte M McNaughton of Beaconsfield, who came over from Egypt as a guard on one of the ships carrying sick and wounded men, has gone back again. This time he takes his brother Hughie with him.”

Returned to Australia on the 26thMay 1919. Discharged on the 25thJuly 1919.

Died in 1944 at Yarram, Victoria. Buried in 1944 at Yarram, Victoria.

Name  McNAUGHTON, William Charles
Service Number  204
Rank  Private
Roll  22 Infantry Battalion (May 1915)
Conflict  First World War 1914-1918
Embarked  10thMay 1915
City  Melbourne
Ship  HMAT Ulysses A38
Age  23 years
Birth Place  1891, Swan Reach, Victoria
Father  Archibald Kirk McNaughton, Berwick, Victoria
Mother  Mary Teresa (McDonald) McNaughton
Religion  Roman Catholic
Occupation  Driver
Residence  Beaconsfield PO, Victoria
Enlisted  27thJanuary 1915
Height  5 feet, 9 inches
Complexion  Fresh; Eyes- Brown; Hair- Brown
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Beaconsfield, 3807, Australia

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