| Regimental number | 3220 |
| Place of birth | Lara Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Samson Perkins, Lara Lake, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 27th March, 1917, the casualties in this manUs Company were heavy so that the stretcher bearers were hardly able to cope with the difficult work. The Battalion had been taking part in the work of the advanced guard and had advanced beyond LAGNICOURT, a long way from the nearest Aid Post. Lance Corporal PERKINS took charge of the work and gained the admiration of all by the fearless and untiring work he did, collecting and dressing wounded and supervising their evacuation, all the time under fire. At length the dugout at Company Headquarters was blown in by a shell and even then he continued his labours, digging away the debris and getting out the wounded and ministering to their needs. This manUs work inspired his comrades with confidence.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Geelong West Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
