Reginald Grove Sexty MID
From Our Contribution
 A Record of War Service - 28th Battalion p.97 | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | unknown |
| Place of Birth | Ross, Herefordshire, England |
| Death | 9 Apr 1966, aged 79 |
| Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 30 years, 3 months |
| Description | 5'9" (1.75m) tall; weight 144 lbs (65.3 kg); fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair. |
| Occupation | Inspector SCPA (now RSPCA) |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Beaumont street, South Perth, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife Mrs Nelly Sexty |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 776 |
| Date of Enlistment | 5 Jan 1915 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit/Formation | 28th Battalion, C Company / 7th Brigade, 2nd Division |
| Date of Embarkation | 9 Jun 1915 - 30 Jun 1915 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A11 Ascanius |
| Date of Return | 18 Oct 917 - 3 Dec 1917 |
| Ship Returned On | HMAT A72 Beltana |
| Fate | Returned to Australia (medical) |
| Medals |
1914 - 15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
Reg married Nellie Davenport in 1914. Nellie died in 1965.
War Service
Original Quartermaster Sergeant of C Coy 28th Battalion. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant on 1 Mar 1916, Lieutenant on 21 Aug 1916; then Captain on 12 Mar 1917 .
Served as the Transport Officer 1916-1917. Spent several spells in hospital and eventually returned to Australia with Tuberculosis, Laryngitis, and Bronchitis.
His Appointment was terminated 19 Dec 1917
Award Comment
Post War
Electoral Roll entries - 1919 , soldier at 88 Subiaco road, Subiaco with Nellie; 1925 - 1949 at "Hillside" Bunbury road, Armadale. Reg was a bank inspector. From 1954 -1958 Nellie was living at 'Yassaville', Forrest road, Armadale, while Reg was listed as a farmer in River road, Kelmscott.
In 1963 Reg has retired to Flinders Bay.
Son David John Sexty b.11 Oct 1919 served in the 2nd AIF with regimental No WX6358.
Notes
Served on Armadale-Kelmscott Road Board from 1924 to 1932