McCaig, Francis John

Personal Details

SurnameMcCaig
First nameFrancis
Middle nameJohn
Date of birth04/09/1892
Place of birthMuttaburra, Qld

Details

Son of Francis John McCaig and Muriel Norah O’Neill
Siblings:
Francis John – 4/9/1892
Muriel Irene – 27/3/1894

War Records

Conflict

ServiceAustralian Army
Service number1253
Date of enlistment19/04/1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Qld
Next of kinJohn McCaig [father]
Date of discharge20/07/1919
Posting at discharge11th Light Horse Regiment
RankPrivate
Prisoner of war

No

Source

www.awm.gov.au/database

Notes

Francis was a 23 year old stockman from Longreach when he enlisted in the 5 LHR [Light Horse Regiment] - 1 to 10 Reinforcements (December 1914 - October 1915)
Ship Name: HMAT Hymettus
Ship Number: A1
Date of Embarkation: 17/09/1915
Place of Embarkation: Brisbane