Richard ROWLAND

Regimental number1430
Place of birthDongara, Western Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressGeraldton
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation36
Height5' 9.5"
Weight165 lbs
Next of kinFather, Richard Rowland, Dongara, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date7 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll26 February 1917
Place of enlistmentGeraldton, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Depot Station
FateReturned to Australia 15 November 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Richard and Elizabeth ROWLAND. Plaque in Western Australia Garden of Remembrance.
Discharge date15 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death25 April 1932
Age at death54
Place of burialDongara Cemetery, Western Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, ROWLAND Richard