Regimental number | 1641 |
Date of birth | |
Other Names | DUN, Percy Muir |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Storekeeper |
Address | Bungwahl, Bulledelah, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Dun, Bungwahl, Bulledelah, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 35th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF35 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF35 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Medal London Gazette 30215 of 2 August 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | MM |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in a raid on the enemy's trenches. He led his men with great dash and determination, killing the crew of a machine gun and capturing the gun. Inspired by his splendid example his party achieved considerable success.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led his men splendidly through dense fog, and on two occasions headed a charge against machine guns, capturing the guns and some forty prisoners. His determined courage cheered his men, and was largely instrumental in geting them forward.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross and Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |