| Regimental number | 2522 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ipswich, Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Peak Crossing, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.3 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Lena Yates, Peak Crossing, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Prisoner of War, Germany, 11 April 1917; repatriated to England, 7 December 1918. Commenced return to Australia from Portland on board HT 'Nevasa', 5 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 8 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q205226. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, YATES Percy |
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