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Percy Thomas KNIGHT

Regimental number1787
Place of birthDrake New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMoulder
AddressKimberley Street, Leederville, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Knight, Kimberley Street, Leederville, Western Australia
Enlistment date18 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 19 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll51st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches (Awarded)


consistent good work, showing courage and devotion to duty,especially as Battalion runner, during period February to Septemnber 1917.
Recommendation date: 20 September 1917

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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