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Alexander GOW

Regimental number2870
Place of birthKirkcaldy Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCarpenter
AddressRaith House, Savage Street, Wilston, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation39
Next of kinWife, Mrs Janet Gow, Raith House, Savage Street, Wilston, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date19 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/16/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 May 1917
Family/military connectionsSon: 2871 Pte John Scott GOW, 4th Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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