| Regimental number | 6839 |
| Place of birth | Bundarra New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Warraine, Dumaresq, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E G Percival, Durmaresq via Armidale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Port Napier on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Rosieres on 9 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack North of ROSIERES on the 9th August 1918 Private PERCIVAL was a member of a Lewis Gun team in the front line. Shortly after the advance started all the remainder of the section were knocked out, PERCIVAL carried on alone carrying magazines and spare part bag as well as the gun through the heavy barrage of artillery and intense machine gun fire. When his portion of the line was helf up by machine gun fire he pushed forward and engaged the enemy machine gun causing the check. He was successful in knocking out the crew and though he had drawn heavy rifle fire on himself, he carried on and held the enemy fire down enabling his platoon to advance. He showed a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty throughout the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
