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Michael William COWELL

Regimental number87
Date of birth--/02/1888
Place of birthTambo
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTeacher Vic Ed Dept
AddressGreenbank, Orbost, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, J Cowell, Greenbank, Orbost, Victoria
Enlistment date24 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Horse Regiment
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: LH8
Promotion date: 2 January 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: LH8
Promotion date: 1 July 1917

FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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