| Regimental number | 20213 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sarina, South australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Clarendon, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J P Dowling, Manoora, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade Ammunition Column |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'During the period September 17th to December 31st, 1918, Quarter-Master Sergeant DOWLING has rendered invaluable service to his battery. Throughout the heavy operations leading up to the cessation of hostilities, his unfailing energy and keen devotion to duty, often under trying conditions, was the means of keeping his battery in action at critical periods. This Non Commissioned Officer has been with his battery ever since its arrival in FRANCE, and his consistent work being a fine example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: enlisted, Royal Park, Victoria, 3 March 1942; discharged as Captain, Special List, 5 August 1944. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 58 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 20, Grave No 57), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
