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Howard BUCHANAN

Regimental number2383
Place of birthWinnipeg Canada
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationShip's fireman
AddressAdelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinAunt, Miss Anne Murray, 302 North Jackson Street, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Enlistment date29 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name48th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/65/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 28 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateDischarged 22 November 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Prisoner of war in Germany, 6 February 1917.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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