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Edward Francis BOWDEN

Regimental number3771
Place of birthHorsham, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMacPherson Street, Horsham, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, John Bowen, Sloss Street, Horsham, Victoria
Enlistment date6 December 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3717 Pte George Malcolm BOWDEN, 5th Bn, killed in action, 25 July 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 July 1957
Place of burialRainbow Cemetery

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