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George Barrie COWAN

Regimental number2717
Place of birthPort Glasgow Scotland
ReligionCongregational
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressAdelaide, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs Annie Rice Cowan, c/o J Barr, 12 William Street, Port Glasgow, Scotland
Enlistment date17 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Motor Transport Section
FateReturned to Australia 11 January 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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