| Regimental number | 1399 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Stonemason |
| Address | 50 Ogilvy Street, Tayport, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, David Welch, 50 Ogilvy Street, Tayport, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Lowden spelt Louden |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of and reorganized two platoons after all the officers had become casualties. He was twice wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Military Medal 'During the operations at MONT ST. QUENTIN, N.E. of PERONNE, on 31st August 1918, his platoon officer being killed, this N.C.O. took charge and under him it did excellent work. He patrolled the trenches on a large front and kept everyone alert.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Manly Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
