Alfred LOWCOCK

Regimental number703
Place of birthBurnley Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation hand
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinBrother, George Lowcock, East Lancashire Regiment, England
Enlistment date3 September 1914
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, F Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'One of the best instructors in bomb throwing in battalion. Has been platoon Sergeant since its inception.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107, 1 June 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169, 4 October 1917.
Recommendation date: 7 March 1917

FateReturned to Australia 19 October 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal