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Charles William DOWNES

Regimental number19958
Place of birthDongara, Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressDongarra, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, W Downes, Dongarra, Western Australia
Enlistment date14 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 31
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/36/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 16 June 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 19908 Driver Arthur DOWNES, 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 1 June 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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