William Melville HOWSON

Regimental number2172
Place of birthAlbany Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrician
AddressAlbany, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Minnie Howson, Vancouver Street, Albany, Western Australia
Enlistment date27 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name51st Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/68/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 9 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919