| Service number | QX7438 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Ships Staff Centaur AAMC |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 14 May 1943 |
| Place of Death | At sea (off Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Sydney Memorial, Rookwood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Source | AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force) |
Roll of Honour Alan Howson
Location on the Roll of Honour
Alan Howson's name is located at panel 87 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
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War Graves
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Roll of Honour name projection
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