Name |
LONG-INNES Percival Selwyn |
Suffix |
MC |
Born |
16 Mar 1879 |
Sydney NSW [1] |
Gender |
Male |
Military |
21 Apr 1902 |
Served during the 2nd. Boer War as a Lieutenant in the 5th. Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse (NSW). |
- Termination date unknown.
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Military |
Between 10 Nov 1914 and 5 Aug 1920 |
Western Front in FRA and BEL [2] |
Served during WWI as an officer in Irish Guards Special Reserve. |
- Served in the Royal Australian Artillery, 1901-1906.
Served with the Canadian Military Forces, 1906-1914.
Served with the Irish Guards Special Reserve, 1914-1920.
Enlisted in England and was appointed from the Canadian Forces as a Captain in the 1st. Battalion, Irish Guards Special Reserve. Wounded in action at Givenchy FRA on 1 Feb 1915. Rejoined his battalion following recovery but was seriously wounded on 15 Sep 1916. Served for a period in the War Office prior to returning to duty as a Major in the 2nd. Battalion, Irish Guards. Awarded a Military Cross (MC) for conspicuous gallantry at Givenchy in FRA and was Mentioned in Despatches (MID).
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Died |
19 Jul 1952 |
LND [3] |
Person ID |
I14403 |
The Relatives of F.L. WALTER |
Last Modified |
22 Mar 2024 |