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Percy Francis CLEMENS

Regimental number656
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationWheelwright
Address45 Williamstown Road, Footscray, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 6.75"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Clemens, 45 Williamstown Road, West Footscray, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in 8th Bn, Citizen Military Forces, Castlemaine; left the district.
Enlistment date23 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps
FateReturned to Australia 6 May 1919
Discharge date15 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board 'Kaiser-i-hind', 16 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 16 June 1916; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 15 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname incorrectly entered on Embarkation and Nominal Rolls as CLEMENTS.
Date of death24 December 1920
SourcesNAA: B2455, CLEMENS Percy Francis

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