Verney CHILCOTT

Regimental number106
Place of birthCootamundra, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMechanic
AddressTram Terminus, Dulwich Hill, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Height5' 7.25"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Kate Chilcott, Tram Terminus, Dulwich Hill, Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 February 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/17/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 13 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Light Horse Regiment
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Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 2 November 1917

FateReturned to Australia 18 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Discharge date17 November 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Suz on board HT 'Dunluce Castle', 18 July 1919 (synovitis); disembarked Sydney, 30 August 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 17 November 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, CHILCOTT Verney