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We remember Percy Herbert Cherry
We remember Percy Herbert Cherry
Timeline
Timeline
1895
enlistment
Franklin Tasmania
Australia
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service
Australian Imperial Force
1023
Source:8104661
service
Australian Imperial Force
Captain
26th Australian Infantry Battalion
Source:8538124
1917
death
France
Source:8538124
27th March 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy Herbert |
| Initials | PH |
| Last Name | Cherry |
| Source | 8521308 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1023 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 26th Australian Infantry Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gawley Cherry | father |
Media
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Patricia58160 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette - Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| Profile on Australian War Memorial | Trevor321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Percy Herbert Cherry VC. | Trevor321 | |
| Captain Percy Herbert Cherry VC. MC | luc39051 |
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