The Queens Own Royal West Kent R

The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Pte E E Dowdy

Private Ernest Edward DOWDY, 906, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

Born Hunstanton, Norfolk, enlisted 3rd September 1914, Maidstone, Kent, age 21, height 6ft, weight 127lbs. Formerly footman.

Son of Jemima Dowdy, Hunstanton, Norfolk.

Home, 3rd September 1914 to 19th October 1914.

3rd September 1914, enlisted; 6th September 1914, posted 6th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment.

14th October 1914, Medical Officer Report - this man has hammer toe on left foot. He is quite unable to perform his duties. He will never make an efficient soldier.

19th October 1914, discharged as "not likely to become an efficient Soldier". Silver War Badge issued

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