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Percy William PEARCE

Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationInstructor Physical Culture
AddressHarcourt Street, Auburn, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Robert Pearce, Harcourt Street, Auburn, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date13 May 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name23rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


'Work at Poz?eres on night 28-29 July 1916.'
Recommendation date: "9 August 1916

Military Cross (Awarded)


'Conspicuous example of courage and determination to men while in charge of Company.'
Recommendation date: 16 August 1916"

FateReturned to Australia 12 December 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. When a withdrawal took place he refused to conform before receiving orders from his C.O., and set his men to work to dig in. He set a fine example of determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

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