David Strachan Dunlop
David Dunlop (Service No 423) was born in Thirroul about 1894. At the time of enlistment he was described as a single 21 year old electrician. He embarked on HMAT A72 Beltana on 13th May 1916 with B Company, 36th Battalion and saw service on the Western Front. On 30th May 1916 was promoted to Lance Corporal.
When David was taking part in the battle for Messines Ridge, he was lying in no mans land near the German lines waiting to attack, when he was killed by an exploding shell .
He is buried in Strand Military Cemetery,Ploegsteert Belgium, Plot I Row R, Grave 5.
Links
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David Strachan Dunlop - AIF Project
- https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=85663
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David Strachan Dunlop - Embarkation Roll
- https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1912264/
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David Strachan Dunlop - Roll of Honour
- https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1725209/
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David Strachan Dunlop - Red Cross Wounded and Missing
- https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1485301/
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David Strachan Dunlop - Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/165105/DUNLOP,%20DAVID%20STRACHAN