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Robert Perry BUGG

Regimental number4760
Place of birthSomerset, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Mr J Bugg, Elliott, Tasmania
Enlistment date16 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 18 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Gallantry and devotion to duty under fire as a Lewis machine gunner.
Recommendation date: 18 April 1917

FateReturned to Australia 10 September 1917
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Given name Robert Percy
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Family/military connectionsBrother: 4749 Pte Bernard Cornelius BUGG, 12th Bn, killed in action, 22 September 1916.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals:Millitary Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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