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William Edward BURROWS

Regimental number192
Date of birth9 May 1894
Place of birthLaunceston, Tasmania
SchoolState School, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressScottsdale, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Wm Burrows, Scottsdale, Tasmania
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 11 August 1918
Age at death24
Place of burialNo known grave
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
65
Family/military connectionsCousin: Rodrick Dennis Perth, killed in action, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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