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Percival Richard ORMEROD

Regimental number3601
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWarehouseman
AddressEast Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Eliza Ann Ormerod, Clarendon Street, East Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date12 March 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name52nd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/69/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 31 October 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 18 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 12 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Private OMEROD carried out the duties of Battalion Runner during operations from 14th to 16th September 1918 in front of LE VERGUIER North West of ST. QUENTIN. Though he often had to cross heavily shelled areas he never hesitated for a moment and always delivered his messages quickly. His cheerful and gallant behaviour were a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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