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Albert Edward OWEN

Regimental number392
ReligionNo religion
OccupationBridge inspector
AddressByron Bay, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinSister, Mrs M Innes, Byron Bay, New South Wales
Enlistment date12 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name26th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF26
Promotion date: 18 July 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: INF26
Promotion date: 18 October 1917

FateDischarged 6 March 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. After his officer had become a casualty, he took command, and, though himself wounded, led his men to the enemy trenches in face of heavy machine gun fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

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