BERRY P.T.
Given Names: Peter Thomas
Service Number: 6782
Unit: 24th Battalion, 19th reinforcements
Rank: Private
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Age: 30 Yrs Mths
Occupation: Labourer
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Roman Catholic
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Height: 5 Ft 2½ In
Weight: 140 Lbs
Chest: 34½-37 In
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Complexion: Brifght
ENLISTMENT
Date Enlisted: 8/2/1917
Place: Melbourne
Next of Kin: WIFE Mrs Teresa Berry
15 Brougham Street, Kew, Victoria
Embarkation Date: 11/5/1917
Port: Melbourne
Ship: HMAT Ascanius A11
END OF WAR
Status: Killed in action
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MEDALS AND AWARDS
14/15 Star: Not earned
British War Medal: 57203
Victory Medal: 56243
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BIRTH
Date or Year: 1886
Place: Richmond, Victoria
Father: Michael BERRY
Mother: Caroline DAVIS
MARRIAGE
Year: 1916
Place:
Spouse: Bridget Teresa HANDLEY
DEATH
Date or Year: 9/4/1918
Place: Millencourt, France
Burial: , France
SERVICE RECORD HIGHLIGHTS
Killed by a shell when carrying food
MEMORIALS
Kew War Memorial
Hawthorn Town Hall
Australian War Memorial
Memorial Plaque: 343151
WORLD WAR 2 SERVICE
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COMMENTS
FURTHER INFORMATION
Yes