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John DOWNIE

Regimental number2544
Place of birthLauder Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationRailway clerk
Addressc/o Mrs G Morris, 21 Epsom Road, Kensington, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinWife, Mrs Maggie Evelyn Downie, 46 Railway Place, Newmarket, Victoria
Enlistment date6 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

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