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Percy Alexander DUFFY

Regimental number1900
Place of birthAbbotsford, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPastrycook
Address29 High Street, St Kilda, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ellen Ann Duffy, 29 High Street, St Kilda, Victoria
Previous military service49th Infantry
Enlistment date12 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name58th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/75/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 8 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 15 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. For three days and nights continuously he tended the wounded, carrying them to the dressing station under intense shell fire, and totally regardless of danger. The battalion's casualties reached 241 and his energy and self-sacrifice were beyond praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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