Regimental number | 394 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Tungamah, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Tungamah, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Height | 6' 0" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, John Howden, Tungamah, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Family/military connections | Brother: 876 Pte Lachlan John HOWDEN, 21st Bn, returned to Australia, 22 February 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warwickshire', 5 April 1919; disembarked, 28 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 27 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, HOWDEN William Henry |