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George DOWNARD

Regimental number1156
Place of birthPort Melbourne, Victoria
ReligionProtestant
OccupationHairdresser
Address200 Nott Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ellen Downard, 200 Nott Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date16 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name38th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/55/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll60th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 September 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1157 Pte Edward DOWNARD, 60th Bn, died of wounds, 22 October 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death24 April 1968
Place of burialCarlton Cemetery

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