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John Scott GOW

Regimental number2871
Place of birthKirkaldy Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressRaith House, Savage Street, Wilston, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Janet Gow, Raith House, Savage Street, Wilston, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date19 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/16/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 21 October 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2871A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1919
Family/military connectionsFather: 2870 Pte Alexander GOW, 4th Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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