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We remember William Daw
We remember William Daw
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1889
sibling
Leslie Edward Daw
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1889
1891
sibling
Ernest Stanley Daw
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1891
1914
enlistment
Bendigo Victoria
Australia
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6th October 1914
employment
Softwoods Department Manager
Myer
Bendigo, Victoria
Australia
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service
Australian Imperial Force
2043
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service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
2043
Army Service Corps
300th Mechanical Transport
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theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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1915
death
Died of wounds
Fatally wounded with a severe gun shot wound to the chest at Gallipoli. William was 31 years old when he died.
Alexandria
Egypt
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17th August 1915
burial
Alexandria
Egypt
Row J, Grave number 58
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Daw |
| Source | 8214682 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2043 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2043 | Army Service Corps | 300th Mechanical Transport | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Daw | mother | ||
| William Daw | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Edward Daw | brother | 1889 | |
| Ernest Stanley Daw | brother | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair complexion | Grey eyes | Brown hair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Corporal William Daw 2043In uniform prior to embarking for overseas service with the AIF.
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Catherine132438
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Catherine132438 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal William Daw 2043 | Catherine132438 |
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