| Regimental number | 715 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Metal worker |
| Address | 140 Harrold Street, Mount Lawley, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick Walker, 140 Harrold Street, Mount Lawley, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during the bombing attacks in O.G. 1. East of BULLECOURT on the 3rd May 1917. He worked without ceasing carrying bombs forward and also acted as thrower. On one occasion he held up a very strong face of the enemy for some minutes thereby enabling those behind to get clear and reorganise and obtain more bombs. His action saved the whole party.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Full name: Percy Robert Edward WALKER |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 62 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
