Leslie Gordon GROGAN

Regimental number1124
Date of birth29 April 1895
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address61 Autumn Street, Geelong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.2
Height5' 7"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Grogan, 61 Autumn Street, Geelong, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in the Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date13 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll29th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 December 1918
Discharge date30 May 1921
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action (gun shot wound, right thigh, left leg: severe), 29 July 1918.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karoola', 13 December 1918; discharged, Melbourne, 30 May 1921.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No V5446.
Date of death2 January 1972
Age at death76
Place of burialSpringvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria
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