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John B DOW

Regimental number2084
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine fitter
Address'Kara', Aspendale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinFather, J L Dow, Aspendale, Victoria
Enlistment date22 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentCleaner
Unit name300th Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Column (9th Army Service Corps)
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/99/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollMS SGT
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Supply Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal (Altered to Mention in Despatches)


Recommendation date: 5 March 1917

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 8 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For valuable services rendered and devotion to duty, period 22nd September, 1917, to 25th February, 1918, in advanced areas on the FLANDERS Front, rescuing motor lorries from positions under enemy fire and doing splendid mechanical work in the shops.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

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