| Regimental number | 2668 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Temora, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Springdale, via Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 11.5" |
| Weight | 178 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Penfold, Springdale, via Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | V.C. Corner (Panel No 13), Australian Cemetery, Fromelles, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 161 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parnets: James and Mary PENFOLD. Native of Temora District, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 21 October 1915; taken on strength of 3rd Bn, Anzac, 2 November 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 29 December 1915 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Transferred to 55th Bn, 13 February 1916; taken on strength of 55th Bn, Tel el Kebir, 13 February 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 19 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 29 June 1916. Killed in action, 20 July 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Neil. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PENFOLD Niel |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
