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Edgar James BOWLES

Regimental number5034
Place of birthNarrandera, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
Address'Linton', Goodwin Street, Bexley, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 5.5"
Weight112 lbs
Next of kinFather, Mr. J. Bowles, 'Linton,' Goodwin Street, Bexley, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 4 months in the Militia.
Enlistment date4 January 1916
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Makarini on 1 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Pay Corps
FateReturned to Australia 1 February 1922
Family/military connectionsFather: 6764 Pte James BOWLES, 20th Bn, returned to Australia, 18 December 1918; Brother: 53445 Pte Eric Clarence Redvers BOWLES, 55th Bn, returned to Australia, 8 July 1919.
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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