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Private WILLIAM McEWAN

Service Number: 1253
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

17th Bn.

Date of Death

Died 01 August 1916

Buried or commemorated at

ALBERT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

I. L. 23.

France

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  • Country of Service Australian
  • Additional Info Son of Alexander and S. McEwan, of Pernie Hall, West Lodge, Drymen Station, Scotland.
  • Personal Inscription SAFE IN GOD'S KEEPING NOW HE LIES BELOVED SON OF MR. & MRS. McEWAN
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Buried or commemorated at

ALBERT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Somme France
Number of casualties: 888
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