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Percy Molyneaux HERBERT

Regimental number19081
Place of birthGosford New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBank accountant
Address'Yanbah', Dooborough, North Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinMother, Mrs A R Herbert, Reuter's Telegram Company, 5 Moore Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date29 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentBattalion Quartermaster Sergeant (Provisional)
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 28
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/35/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollQuartermaster Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 19 June 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'During the period September 17th to December 31st, 1918, B.Q.M.S. HERBERT has performed continuous good service and set a fine example of devotion to duty. He has been with the battery since its formation and has at all times shown himself thorough and capable in the many exigencies of the campaign. It has been largely owing to his energy and initiative that the unit has been kept well equipped under most trying conditions, resulting in increased efficiency and a readiness for all emergencies.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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