Arthur Leslie GALE

Regimental number2938A
Date of birth27 February 1895
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
Other NamesGALE, Arthur Oliver
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBarman
AddressCastle Street, Glanville, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.5
Height5' 4.75"
Weight126 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emma Riley, Castle Street, Glanville, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 6 months in the Senior Cadets; transferred to 76th Bn, Citizen Military Forces; granted exemption.
Enlistment date8 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 21 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Stated to be Arthur Oliver Gale on NR
Discharge date18 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warwickshire', 5 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 18 July 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S469.
Date of death16091972
Age at death77
Place of burialDerrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, GALE Arthur Leslie