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Percival Charles PIPER

Regimental number672
Place of birthWoodville South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrician
AddressArgent Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, Jno Piper, Argent Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit nameNo 1 Mining Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 20 February 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Rollaem&m Company
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: MIN AE & MM&B Coy
Promotion date: 11 August 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: MIN AE & MM&B Coy
Promotion date: 11 November 1917

Captain


Promotion date: 1 December 1918

FateReturned to Australia 23 June 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has consistently performed good work throughout, and has at all times set a splendid example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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