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James McDOWELL

Regimental number1012
Place of birthLanarkshire, Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationPlatelayer
AddressBoundain, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Robert McDowell, Crossford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Enlistment date24 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 18 November 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT Katuna on 24 November 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: "Unspecified

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: Unspecified"

FateKilled in Action 30 November 1917
Age at death from cemetery records29
Place of burialMessines Ridge British Cemetery (Plot I, Row E, Grave No. 32), Belgium
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
120
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Son of Robert MCDOWELL, Scotland
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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