| Regimental number | 106 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Beeac, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | John Gost, Beeac, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in 11th Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action (gun shot wound, chest), and admitted to HS 'Sicilia', Gaba Tepe, 6 August 1915; transferred to Engypt, and admitted to 15th General Hospital, Alexandria, 12 August 1915. Commenced return to Austral;ia from Suez on board HT 'Ulysses', 3 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 11 March 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 58 |
| Place of burial | Box Hill Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GOST John Leslie |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
