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Driver John Leslie Bowman Memorial

Driver John Leslie Bowman Memorial
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Bowman Memorial Plaque
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Description / Background

This memorial is a rectangular shaped metal plaque attached to the bottom edge of the Leadville First and Second World Wars Honour Roll located in the Leadville Memorial Hall. It was presented by Mr and Mrs Leslie Bowman and their daughters in memory of their son and brother, Driver John Leslie Bowman, Australian Army Service Corps (AASC) who was killed in action at Singapore on 12 February 1942. 

John Bowman was a resident of Leadville before the war when he enlisted on 11 July 1940. He was serving as a driver with the 1st Company of the AASC when he lost his life in Singapore. He is also listed on the Second World War Honour Roll at Dunedoo, NSW.

The plaque was dedicated on Anzac Day in 1953 along with two other metal plaques. These plaques are dedicated to Flight Lieutenant Barrington Armitage Knyvett who was killed on 2nd January 1944 and Private Adolphus Felix Abbott who was killed on 3 December 1944.

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Presented by Mr & Mrs Leslie Bowman and daughters in memory of our dear son and brother John Leslie Bowman killed in action at Singapore 12th February, 1942.

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Driver J L Bowman Second World War, 1939–45 NX58683 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) Malay Barrier 1941–1942 view

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Address
Leadville Memorial Hall
17 Clarke Street
Leadville NSW 2844
Local Government Area
Warrumbungle Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1953
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Metal