S55376
BICE, Percy Gordon
| Service Number: | SX25894 |
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| Enlisted: | 15 January 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Captain |
| Last Unit: | 27th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Exeter, South Australia, 6 October 1893 |
| Home Town: | Prospect, Prospect, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Civil Servant - South Australian Railways |
| Died: | Glenelg, SA, 2 January 1958, aged 64 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
North Road Cemetery, Nailsworth, South Australia |
| Memorials: | Adelaide South Australian Railways WW1 & WW2 Honour Boards, Exeter Semaphore Uniting Church (fmly Wesleyan) Roll of Honour, Prospect Roll of Honour A-G WWI Board, Prospect St Cuthbert's Church Honour Board |
Peacetime
| 15 Jan 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1 |
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World War 1 Service
| 31 May 1915: | Embarked AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 27th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Geelong, Adelaide | |
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| 31 May 1915: |
Involvement
AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 27th Infantry Battalion, Enlistment/Embarkation WW1, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '15' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Geelong embarkation_ship_number: A2 public_note: '' |
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| 24 Jun 1916: | Embarked AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 27th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Bulla, Adelaide | |
| 24 Jun 1916: | Involvement AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 27th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '15' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Bulla embarkation_ship_number: A45 public_note: '' | |
| 23 Mar 1917: | Involvement AIF WW1, Captain, 27th Infantry Battalion, German Withdrawal to Hindenburg Line and Outpost Villages | |
| 11 Nov 1918: | Involvement AIF WW1, Captain, 27th Infantry Battalion |
World War 2 Service
| 15 Sep 1942: | Enlisted | |
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| Date unknown: | Involvement AIF WW1, Lieutenant Colonel, SX25894 |
World War 1 Service
| Date unknown: | Involvement 27th Infantry Battalion, Battle for Pozières |
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Recommended for the Military Cross
For conspicuous gallantry during attack on Langicourt commanding 'A'Company.
During the operation against Lagnicourt on 25th March 1917, this officer commanded A Company and displayed great dash and gallantry. His company bore the brunt of the counter attack which developed from Noreuil, and were exposed to the major portion of the artillery fire throughout the day. Captain Brice's grip of the situation reflected great credit on his tactical knowledge and ability. His reports were frequent and and to the point and enabled me to obtain the necessary artillery co-operation promptly and on the exact spot where it was required. His courage in action was beyond all praise.
Recommendation date: 3 April 1917
Submitted 8 October 2014
Biography
Son of John Henry Bant BICE and Mary nee ANTHONY
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