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Algernon PERRAY

Regimental number306
Place of birthLeeds England
OccupationElectrician
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mabel E Perray, 52 Colwyn Road, Leeds, England
Enlistment date5 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 30 January 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'Near POZIERES, 10th/15th August, 1916. For skilful work in maintaining communications often under dangerous conditions. This N.C.O.'s services have been always valuable dating from the landing at GALLIPOLI.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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