Regimental number | 398 |
Place of birth | Kensington England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Drapery packer and steward |
Address | c/o Mrs Taylor, Fullerton Street, Stockton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, Frederick W Cowen, c/o Mrs Taylor, Fullerton Street, Stockton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 30th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This W.O. was responsible for touch being kept with the next unit, advancing in a fog. He was eminently successful, and, moreover, single handed rushed a machine gun nest, capturing eight of the crew, though the gun was got away. He subsequently organized a party to clean up a valley, and made many prisoners. He did splendid work throughout the action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |