| Regimental number | 1709 |
| Place of birth | Port Augusta, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Messenger |
| Address | 15 Victoria Street, Mile End, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.10 |
| Height | 5' 5.75" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Gilbert, 15 Victoria Street, Mile End, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the 76th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of York', 14 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 18 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 80 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GILBERT Percy Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
