MCEWEN, Robert Nelson
| Service Number: | 1595 |
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| Enlisted: | 24 August 1932, Point Cook, Vic. |
| Last Rank: | Leading Aircraftman |
| Last Unit: | RAAF Laverton |
| Born: | Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, 5 October 1908 |
| Home Town: | Williamstown (Vic), Hobsons Bay, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Truck Driver - Shell Coy. |
| Died: | Meningitis following surgery, Air Force Hospital, Laverton, Vic., 24 May 1938, aged 29 years |
| Cemetery: |
Williamstown (General) Cemetery, Victoria, Australia Methodist WI-METH*H*10.5**8 |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 24 Aug 1932: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 1595, RAAF Laverton, Point Cook, Vic. |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Andrew and Isabella MCEWEN
Husband of Mrs. Pearl Margaret McEWEN, 29 Melbourne Road, North Williamstown, Vic.
Mr Robert Nelson McEwen passed away suddenly at the Air Force Hospital, Laverton, on 24th May, at the age of 29 years. Born at Clydebank, Scotland, deceased was well-known, and was bandmaster of the Salvation Army Corps. He was a craftsman employed by R.A.A. F., and leaves a widow to mourn her loss. At the Salvation Army Hall a service was held by Major Daddow. A full Air Force funeral was conducted with the firing party at the graveside, and the Salvation Army Band sounded the Last Post. There was a very large collection of floral tributes. Nelson Bros. had charge of the funeral arrangements.
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