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William PETTY

Regimental number1243
Date of birth31 December 1890
Place of birthNewtown, New South Wales
SchoolNewtown Public School, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationStation hand
Addressc/o A. Hall, Edgewi, Narrabri, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, John Petty, Excelsior Parade, Marrickville, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Mobile Veterinary Section
FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6093 Pte John Robert PETTY MM, 11th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.
Other details

War service: Egypt

Invalided to Camp Hospital, Liverpool.

Resumed service with 7th Mobile Veterinary Section.

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

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