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Lambert BOWDLER

Regimental number2623
Date of birth13 September 1899
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationShip's steward
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Minnie Ann Bowdler, 11 Argyle Street, Arch Hill, Auckland, New Zealand
Enlistment date9 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name54th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/71/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 June 1919
Discharge date12 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Total service: 3 years 95 days (of which 2 years 301 days were abroad). Discharged due to medical unfitness.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II, New Zealand Army (home service).
Date of death6 February 1971
Age at death72
Place of burialPaihia Cemetery, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

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