| Date of birth | |
| Other Names | ADDISON, Leslie Glen |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Public accountant |
| Address | 40 Cole Street, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mary F Addison, 40 Cole Street, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: 23rd Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Work at Mont St. Quentin on 1 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'In the capture of Mont St. Quentin, on the 1st September 1918, he commanded a company with the greatest gallantry and courage, leading it forward ofr 600 yards in the face of a withering machine gun fire until held up. He then made a daring reconnaissance along, and the information gained enabled him to lead his men forward a second time, thus materially helping in the capture of the southern half of Mont St. Quentin. He was wounded, but gallantly remained on duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
