Peter LOY

Regimental number3179
Place of birthMiddlesborough England
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationShip's fireman
Address21 Dillion Street, Paddington, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinSister, Mrs H Rees, 31 Dillion Street, Paddington, New South Wales
Enlistment date13 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Trench Mortar Battery
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 5 July 1918

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448, 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124, 30 October 1919.
Recommendation date: 19 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Other details

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