| Regimental number | 636 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Guildford, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telephone mechanic |
| Address | 126 Baines Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 140.5 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M J Whittaker, 126 Baines Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Reg Signalers R Hanmpton 3rd Inf 2 Years |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 26th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 26th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Mary Jane WHITTAKER |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'As signalling officer during an attack he displayed such energy and devotion to duty that within five minutes of the objectives being taken all companies were in telephoni communications with battalion headquarters and with one another. During the whole night he worked unceasingly at his duties, and twice went through heavy barrage to restore communication. He behaved gallantly and set a fine example to those around him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 3 March 1919; arrived Melbourne, 20 April 1919, to disembark at Brisbane; discharged (appointment terminated), Brisbane, 30 June 1919. Medals: Military Cross, MSBV Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 41 |
| Place of burial | Mount Thompson Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WHITTAKER Percy James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
