Regimental number | 3692 |
Place of birth | Gladstone, South Australia |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Naracoorte, South Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 34.5 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 162 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E M Bowen, Naracoorte, South Australia |
Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the Naracoorte Light Horse; 1 year in the Gladstone Infantry (time expired). |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Pakeha', 27 August 1917; discharged (wounded: shrapnel wound skull), Adelaide, 26 November 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BOWEN David Thomas |