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Soldier Summary

David Thomas Atkins

Alternate Names
Last nameFirst name
BuschmannKarl Otto
McKay-AitkenDavid Leith
Military History

Rank: Private

Unit: Australia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921).

Serial Number: 3252 (AIF); 133043 (British Army)

Notes

Born Karl Otto Buschmann. Name after 1954: David Leith McKay-Aitken. Occupation: dairy farmer. Served in AIF Artillery and 45th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence[1]Kongwak, Vic., Australia
Enlisted[1]10/24/1917Wodonga, Vic.
Birth1895 (?)
Sources

[1]Anzacs in Arkhangel: the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia, 1918-19