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George John DOWARD

Regimental number5494
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionCongregational
OccupationClerk
Address29 Gladstone Avenue, Northcote, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, F F Doward, 29 Gladstone Avenue, Northcote, Victoria
Enlistment date5 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 4 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollStaff Sergeant
Unit from Nominal RollAnzac Mounted Division
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 33 (1 April 1920).

FateReturned to Australia 4 March 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death25 August 1965
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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