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John William OWEN

Regimental number2241
Place of birthWallaroo South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressGardener Street, Wallaroo, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Mr Isaac Owen, Gardener Street, Wallaroo, South Australia
Enlistment date27 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name50th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/67/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 12 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 December 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Place of burialWallaroo Cemetery, South Australia [plaque erected by Wallaroo RSSILA; no date given]

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