Ross, Colin Chisholm

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M.B., F.R.A.C.S. : Major, A.A.M.C., A.I.F., Egypt and France. Enlisting in September, 1914, and sailing on 14th November with No. 2 Australian General Hospital, served with it in Egypt. Joining 6th Australian Field Ambulance in 1916, crossed to France and remained with it until 1918, when appointed R.M.O. 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column, returning with first 1914 Leave men in November. Promoted major, 14th November, 1916. Early education at King's College, Goulburn, and Fort St. High School. Later at St. Paul's College with two years in Arts.

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1887

Birth in Sydney -- NSW, Australia 10 June 1887
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Early education at King's College, Goulburn, NSW, Australia
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Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
1913

Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1913
1914

Military service as Major at Egypt --, Egypt ; France --, France 1914
1914

Enlisted 1 Sep 1914
1918

Demobilised 24 Sep 1918 at Australia [ Australia ]
1921

Opthalmic Surgeon at Sydney -201 Macquarie Street- NSW, Australia 1921
1922

Honorary Opthalmic Surgeon at Camperdown -Royal Prince Alfred Hospital- NSW, Australia 1922
1923

Married 1923 at Chapel : Melbourne Grammar School [ VIC Australia ]
1937

Eye Specialist at Sydney -Macquarie Street- NSW, Australia 1937
1939

Honorary Assistant Physician at Camperdown -Royal Prince Alfred Hospital- NSW, Australia 1939
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Member of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
1956

Death in Walcha -- NSW, Australia 31 December 1956

Gender

Male

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Portrait of Dr Colin Chisholm Ross [ jpg ]

Reverse of portrait Dr Colin Chisholm Ross [ jpg ]

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