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Private Edward BOWES, G/11894, 8th Battalion, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

Enlisted 11th December 1915, Chatham, Kent, age 20, resided 3 Fort Pitt St, Chatham, Kent. Formerly bricklayer.

Son of Mrs Ellen Amelia Bowes, 3 Fort Pitt St, Chatham, Kent.

Appointed Lance Corporal 30th January 1919.

Demobilized 16th March 1919, The Laurels, Loose, near Maidstone, Kent.

AWARDS: MM & Clasp to MM

London Gazette 7th October 1918.

His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the under mentioned Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Men:

G/11894 Pte. E. Bowes, Royal West Kent Regiment.

London Gazette 14th May 1919.

His Majesty The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of a Bar to the Military Medal to the under mentioned Non-Commissioned Officers and Men:

G/11894 Pte. E. Bowes, M.M., 8th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment. (Chatham).

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