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Percival Henry MARTIN

Regimental number253
Place of birthTownsville, Queensland
ReligionSalvation Army
OccupationCarpenter
AddressCharlotte Street, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 9.75"
Weight128 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Celia Jane Martin, Hope Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in R.A.N.B, 5 years in Infantry, 5 weeks in A.I.F. Enoggera
Enlistment date20 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Trench Mortar Battery
FateReturned to Australia 27 August 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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