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William Lean BOWES

Regimental number411
Place of birthHaltwhistle England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFitter and turner
AddressOuttrim, South Gippsland, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinWilliam Bowes, Stoney Sturton, near Hinckley, Leicestershire, England
Enlistment date27 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)

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