| Regimental number | 5598 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29.9 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Rhoda Heap, c/o Mrs Kidd, 69 Twyford Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 6 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 27 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 24 June 1919; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, amputated left thigh, unfitted), Melbourne, 30 April 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death not attributed to War Service. |
| Miscellaneous details | First given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Leo. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HEAP Lee Birtwistle |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
