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Percy James GRAHAM

Regimental number234
Place of birthYarram Yarram Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
AddressYarrum, South Gippsland, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinJas. T Graham, Yarrum, South Gippsland, Victoria
Enlistment date7 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 8 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion when the gun detachment and the gun next to him were destroyed by an 8 in. shell, he steadied his men with much coolness, and when the No. 1 of the gun on the other flank was wounded, he commanded both guns and kept them in action under intense fire by his courage and determination. On another occasion he had two horses killed under him, and he was badly shaken, while many of his party, who were carrying ammunition, were killed or wounded, but he rallied them and completed ten trips to the battery position. His devotion to duty was a very fine example to all ranks, especially to some reinforcements who had lately joined the battery.'r
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

Medaille Militaire (France)


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191
Date: 12 December 1918

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