Noel David BOWMAN

Regimental number24131
Date of birth25 December 1894
Place of birthChristchurch
OccupationClerk
Next of kinMother, Mrs Amy S Bowman, 39 Park Road, Papanui, Christchurch
Enlistment date9 February 1916
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
The infantry component of the 13th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Willochra' and 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as signaller. During an engagement he continually repaired broken telephone-lines under heavy fire and showed splendid determination and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 1 January 1918

Discharge date26 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: enlisted 7 September 1940 (Service No 3/17/788); discharged, 1 September 1948.
Date of death22 December 1956 Christchurch
Age at death61
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 10

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