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D. Charles McGrath

Warrant Officer, First Class

3rd Divisional Train

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Canadensis
  • Planted By: A. Boyles
  • Plaque: 2049

Additional Info

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Biography

Born in Newtown, Victoria, David Charles McGrath was a married 43 year old storekeeper at the time of his enlistment in Ballarat on the 28th of January 1916. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on the 3rd of June 1916.
On the 11th of September 1917, David was promoted to Warrant Officer, First Class.
He returned to Australia on the 16th of April 1918, and was discharged as medically unfit on the 31st of July 1918.

Tree No. 2049

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour