Charles Eric BOWYER

Regimental number2798
Place of birthYankalilla, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressYankalilla, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.2
Height5' 8.25"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Ellanor Bowyer, Yankalilla, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date10 February 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on 13 July 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2789
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Discharge date11 August 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3107 Pte Ernest Herbert BOWYER, 9th Light Horse, returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Orari', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 11 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BOWYER Charles Eric