| Regimental number | 6093 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Gippsland, Victoria |
| School | Newtown Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Kellerberrin, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Petty, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) Devotion to duty as runner and guide throughout constant heavy fire.' (East of Ypres 19-21 september 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations eas to YPRES on 19/21st September, 1917, Pte. PETTY was employed as Company Runner and guide and was of the utmost assistance, firstly in guiding the Company into position, then throughout the advance and after the first objective was gained, he continued to run messages and keep up communication which necessitated his being continuously in the open and always passing over the shell swept area in rear, regardless of personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1243 Pte william PETTY, 10th Mobile Veterinary Section, returned to Australia, 26 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Twice wounded in action. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
