Regimental number | 1709 |
Place of birth | Port Augusta, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Messenger |
Address | 15 Victoria Street, Mile End, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20.10 |
Height | 5' 5.75" |
Weight | 135 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Gilbert, 15 Victoria Street, Mile End, South Australia |
Previous military service | Served in the 76th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of York', 14 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 18 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 80 |
Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, GILBERT Percy Edward |