| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30422.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1919 |
| Conflict |
Period 1910-1919 First World War, 1914-1918 |
1914-15 Star : Private J D Mack, 8 Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Description
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.
History / Summary
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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