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Leslie Norman William HOLDING

Regimental number20301
Place of birthHawker South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTeamster
AddressPingelly, G S R, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, W J Holding, Collie, Western Australia
Enlistment date27 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 8, Brigade Ammunition Column
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/36/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 8 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 21 June 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Given name Leslie Norman
Medals

Military Medal

'For gallantry in action during the operations on the SOMME, between BRAY and CLERY, from August 22nd to September 3rd, 1918. Gunner HOLDING has at all times been distinguished by his gallant conduct under fire, and by his devotion to duty has set a fine example to his battery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 June 1961
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery

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