Alfred J. Rowsell

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History

Alfred John Rowsell was born at Ballarat[1] during the Battle of Broodseinde, Belgium.[2] and attended Urquhart Street State School.[3] His parents were Honor and John Rowsell of 513 Windemere Street, Ballarat south. At the time of his World War One enlistment on 26 January 1916 he was recorded as a single, 20 year old Brick layer. A member of the 8th Battalion, Alfred Rowsell was killed in action at Belgium on 04 October 1917[4] during the Battle of Broodseinde, Belgium.[5]

Legacy

The World War One service of Alfred John Rowsell is recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour.

See also

World War One

Notes

References

  1. ↑ NAA: B2455, ROWSELL ALFRED JOHN.
  2. ↑ Ballarat Courier, 30 September 2017, p. 11.
  3. ↑ Ballarat Courier, 30 September 2017, p. 11.
  4. ↑ NAA: B2455, ROWSELL ALFRED JOHN.
  5. ↑ Ballarat Courier, 30 September 2017, p. 11.

Further Reading

External links

Dossier - https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8071354

--Beth Kicinski 11:01, 24 August 2013 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 20:30, 3 October 2017 (AEDT)

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