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We remember Percy Phipps Abbott
We remember Percy Phipps Abbott
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
William Thomas Abbott
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24th March 1868
1869
1870
sibling
Lilian Georgina Gibson
Abbott
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3rd November 1870
1873
sibling
Nina Mary Abbott
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5th April 1873
1873
sibling
Ida Mary Abbott
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1873
1874
sibling
Archibald Abbott
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20th August 1874
1879
sibling
Sydney Ernest Abbott
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11th March 1879
1884
sibling
Clarice Elsie Abbott
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12th May 1884
1901
marriage
Elizabeth Mathlida King
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2nd September 1901
1903
children
Douglas William Abbott
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7th March 1903
1905
children
Enid Mary Simpson nee Abbott
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6th January 1905
1909
children
Bruce Gidley Abbott
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1909
1914
enlistment
New South Wales
Australia
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28th August 1914
1917
awards
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Other War Service Award
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4th June 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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27th June 1917
1918
discharge
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22nd June 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant Colonel
12th Australian Light Horse Regiment
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22nd June 1918
1940
dates
Age 71
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9th September 1940
theatres
Egypt :4
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theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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theatres
Western Europe :1
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1940
death
Unknown
Tamworth, New South Wales
Australia
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9th September 1940
burial
Glen Innes, New South Wales
Australia
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy Phipps |
| Initials | PP |
| Last Name | Abbott |
| Source | 8139079 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| CMG, MiD | British Award/Decoration | |
| Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas William Abbott | son | 7th March 1903 | |
| Enid Mary Simpson nee Abbott | daughter | 6th January 1905 | |
| Bruce Gidley Abbott | son | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Phipps | mother | ||
| John William Abbott | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Thomas Abbott | brother | 24th March 1868 | |
| Lilian Georgina Gibson nee Abbott | sister | 3rd November 1870 | |
| Nina Mary Abbott | sister | 5th April 1873 | |
| Ida Mary Abbott | sister | 1873 | |
| Archibald Abbott | brother | 20th August 1874 | |
| Sydney Ernest Abbott | brother | 11th March 1879 | |
| Clarice Elsie Abbott | sister | 12th May 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mathlida King | wife | 2nd September 1901 |
Media
Media
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Lieutenant Colonel Percy Phipps AbbotPhoto taken sometime between 1915 - 1918
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CondolencesCondolences fro the Prime Minister of Australia's Department (Mr. Menzies and Mr.Curtin) at the death of Honorary Colonel PP AbbottContributed by:
Kathy30586
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Communities
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10th Australian Light Horse RegimentMore about 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Colonel Percy Phipps Abbot | Kathy30586 | |
| Condolences | Kathy30586 |
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