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George DOWN

Regimental number676
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLaw clerk
Address'Westwell', Jeays Street, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Rebecca Down, 'Westwell', Jeays Street, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military service7th Infantry
Enlistment date25 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 12, Reinforcement 12
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/17/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 June 1917
FateDied of wounds 12 February 1918
Age at death from cemetery records21
Place of burialBailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row F, Grave No. 32), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
135
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: George and Rebecca DOWN, Jeays Street, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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