| Regimental number | 2747 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Daylesford, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 2.5" |
| Weight | 114 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Bessie Cowling, corner Armstrong Road, Charters Towers, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE on the 12th October, 1917 this man was a runner and passed through the enemy barrages on numerous occasions. He volunteered as Stretcher Bearer and guided parties to the front line. He did splendid work as a Guide to the incoming Battalion. His courage was a great incentive to all men near him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 19 July 1919 for onward travel to Brisbane; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 28 August 1919. Medals: Military Medal, MBV |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 29 |
| Place of burial | Townsville Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WARREN William Richard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
