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Percy Alexander CAIL

Regimental number1544
Place of birthDerby, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressBroadmeadows, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Sarah Romasney, Broadmeadows, Victoria
Enlistment date31 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Australian General Hospital
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 30169, 6 July 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174, 11 October 1917.

FateReturned to Australia 17 July 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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