Close, Douglas Campbell

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Med. II : Major, 6th A.L.H. Regt., A.I.F., Gallipoli, Egypt and Palestine. Enlisting 22nd October, 1914, and sailing in December, served on the Peninsula from May, 1915, till the Evacuation and there promoted lance-corporal, second-lieutenant and lieutenant. Then fought in Sinai, Palestine and Syria until the Armistice at Romani, Gaza, Amman, Es Salt and elsewhere. Was second in command C Squadron 6th A.L.H. Regt. from 21st February, 1918, staff trainee 2nd L.H. Brigade 4th March, and temporary C.O. 6th A.L.H. Regt. 9th May. Promoted captain, 17th September, 19 16; temporary major, 9th May, 1918; major, 21st February, 1919. Mentioned in Despatches. Early education at Sydney Grammar School.

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Early education at Sydney Grammar School, Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia
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Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
1914

Enlisted 22 Oct 1914
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Military service as Major at Gallipoli --, Turkey ; Egypt --, Egypt ; Palestinian Territories --, Palestinian Territory, Occupied
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Military award: Mentioned in Despatches on

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