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William Dow

Private

8th Light Horse Regiment

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: Miss D. Webb
  • Plaque: 327

Additional Info

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Biography

William Dow was born in Ballarat, Victoria was single and was employed as a Farm Labourer. He enlisted in Dunolly, Victoria at the age of 20. He volunteered and was stationed with the 8th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement with the Regimental number 781. He was Killed in Action on the 7th of August 1915, at Gallipoli, Turkey. He has no known grave, but he is commemorated at the Lone Pine Memorial, Panel 6. Tree number 327.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour