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John Leonard Leslie HANNAH

Regimental number2491
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationStoreman
Address304 Crown Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Sarah Jane Hannah, 304 Crown Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 September 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Given name John Leonard
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid. He was the first of his section to reach an enemy bombing post of six men, of whom he personally killed five, and took the sixth prisoner. The way was thus cleared for the remainder of his section, who, working to the flanks, mopped up several more of the enemy. He did splendid service and contributed greatly to the complete success of the raid.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

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