| Regimental number | 1750 |
| Place of birth | Broomfield Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Coachbuilder |
| Address | 404 Creswick Road, Ballarat North, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr James Thomas Perkins, 404 Creswick Road, Ballarat North, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 71st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 57th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Depot Unit of Supply |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified 'Work at Chuignes on 23 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Chuignes on 23rd August 1918, when the company was held up and both flanks were in the air. He patrolled across under heavy fire and got in touch with the battalion on the let; then, after repelling an attack, he outflanked the enemy and took fifteen prisoners and two machine guns. Later, he led a patrol into the village bringing back useful information. His energy and courage were a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
