James McDOWELL

Regimental number39547
OccupationFarm hand
Next of kinFriend, J B Collier, Ruanui
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 19 January 1917
Final rankRifleman
Final unit3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateDied of wounds 27 October 1918
Place of burialDelsaux Farm Cemetery (Plot II, Row E, Grave No 18), Beugny, Pas de Calais, France
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 9