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David Alexander DOWNING

Regimental number2602
Place of birthMount Egerton, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
AddressBallarat East, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs M J Downing, 34 Ebden Street, Ballarat East, Victoria
Enlistment date28 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 March 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1788 Pte William Frederick Charles DOWNING, 1st Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

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