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Duncan Mitchell McKellar (1892–1917)

Mr. John McKellar, of Ballangeich, has been officially advised that his son, Pte. Mitchell McKellar, died of wounds in Germany about the middle of April. Pte. McKellar was previously reported missing on 11th April last, and it is evident that he was wounded and taken prisoner and subsequently succumbed to his injuries while in the hands of the enemy.

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'McKellar, Duncan Mitchell (1892–1917)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/mckellar-duncan-mitchell-16815/text28709, accessed 27 July 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

12 November, 1892
Allansford, Victoria, Australia

Death

11 April, 1917 (aged 24)
Bullecourt, France

Cause of Death

war wounds

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