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Stanley James PENBERTHY

Regimental number454
Place of birthEchuca, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressTregenna, Narromine, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 6"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinFather, Richard Penberthy, Tregenna, Narromine, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 12 months in 9th Light Horse Regiment (NSW Mounted Rifles); still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date22 August 1914
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentSIG
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 16 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ormonde',16 June 1919; disembarked Sydney, 4 August 1919; discharged, Sydney, 18 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as PEMBERTHY.
SourcesNAA: B2455, PENBERTHY Stanley James

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