William Richard BOWDEN

Regimental number2/117
Address43 Wright's Road, Christchurch
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinJohn Bowden, 43 Wright's Road, Spreydon, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Final rankSergeant
Final unitNew Zealand Field Artillery
FateKilled in Action 17 May 1915
Age at death from cemetery records25
Place of burialPlugge's Plateau Cemetery (Row A, Grave No 2), Gallipoli, Turkey
Miscellaneous information from
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Parents: John and Ada Bowden, 180 Broughton Street, Sydenham, Christchurch. Native of Cardiff, Wales
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body

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