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Douglas Pulteney Dalzell (1887–1915)

Mr. C. H. Nicoll, manager of Haddon Rig, has received a letter from Mr. James Richmond, in which the latter announces that his grandson, Mr. Douglas P. Dalzell, of the 6th Australian Light Horse, was killed in action at the Dardanelles on 7th August. The deceased soldier was 27 years of age, and was a son of the late Pulteney E. Dalzell, of Cawarril, Queensland.

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'Dalzell, Douglas Pulteney (1887–1915)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/dalzell-douglas-pulteney-18250/text29843, accessed 20 April 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

9 December, 1887
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

Death

7 August, 1915 (aged 27)
Dardanelles, Turkey

Cause of Death

killed in action

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Occupation
Military Service