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30-August-2016
30-August-2016
Photographs supplied by Neil Follett

The plaque commemorates William Richard (Dick) Bowman, the last soldier from Monbulk who served in World War One. Dick Bowman died in 1994. 

Location

Address:Main Road, Monbulk R.S.L. Club, Monbulk, 3793
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.875158
Long: 145.40775
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military

Dedication

Front Inscription

In memory of W. R. Bowman (Dick)

11. 1. 1899 - 19. 8. 1994

Gunner 3696 3rd Div. 31st Bn A.I.F. France 1917 - 18

The last surviving member of W.W.1 from Monbulk

Also his wife Helena Doris (nee Clarkson) from The Patch
5. 12. 1898 - 15. 7. 1976

 

Source: MA
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