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Percy Norman GUM

Regimental number4528
Place of birthAmyton, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressAmyton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.2
Height5' 4"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Gum, Amyton, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date13 September 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 16 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 March 1920
Discharge date29 June 1920
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2365 Pte Frederick William GUM, 5th Pioneer Bn, killed in action, 20 May 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 12 March 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 29 June 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death7 December 1961
Age at death67
Place of burialDudley Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, GUM Percy Norman

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