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Reginald Wilbert Pearce DOWNING

Regimental number4519
Place of birthRockleigh, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressRockleigh, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Graham, Downing, Rockleigh, South Australia
Enlistment date26 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 16 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal)


Recommendation date: 27 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 5 July 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Stated to be Reginald Wilbert Downing on NR
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Date of death18 August 1981

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