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Percy WRIGHTON

Regimental number1875
Place of birthFarnham England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarter
AddressPalmerston Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Eva Wrighton, Palmerston Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia
Enlistment date18 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 19 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 July 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Garden of Remembrance (Wall 025, Row B), Perth, Western Australia
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1 June 1985

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