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Leslie Charles HORNER

Regimental number3651
Place of birthScoresby Vic
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTelegraphist
Address115 Victoria avenue, Albert Park
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinUncle, C.T. Peters, Same address
Enlistment date30 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll31 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameDivisional Signal Company 2, Headquarters, Section 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/12/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Signal Company
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'Sergeant HORNER has, during the period from 25th February, 1918, to 16th September, 1918, served with his unit - from 25th February to 25th March on the MESSINES front, and for the remainder of the period on the AMIENS front in the capacity of Signal Superintendent. His duties, particularly during the operations at VILLERS-BRETONNEUX from 6th to 25th April, and in the advance from VILLERS-BRETONNEUX to the SOMME CANAL between 8th and 31st August, have demanded a high degree of control, patience and altertness, and it was chiefly due to his capable supervision that the exceptionally large amount of traffic passing through the Signal office was satisfactorily and expeditiously dealt with. He has at all times been an excellent example to those under his command, and this, together with his devotion to duty, deserves special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

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