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Regimental number797
Place of birthPrahran Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Address28 Alfred Street, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Frederick C. Towns, 28 Alfred Street, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military service49th Aust Infantry
Enlistment date9 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name31st Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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