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James Edward Maurice DOWD

Regimental number328
Place of birthClaremont, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o Mrs. F.A. Dowd, Raglan, via Rockhampton, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 8.25"
Weight139 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Fanny Dowd, Raglan, via Rockhampton, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Regimental number from Nominal Roll328A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 December 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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