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Percy FITZPATRICK

Regimental number580
Place of birthFremantle Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClothes presser
AddressWelshpool, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ellen Fitzpatrick, Welshpool PO, Welshpool, Western Australia
Previous military service89th Infantry
Enlistment date14 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name44th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Machine Gun Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For conspicuous gallantry in action near Warlencourt on night of 1-2 March 1917, when he displayed great judgement and resource in the handling of his machine gun.
Recommendation date: 11 March 1917

FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140
Date: 27 August 1917

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