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Leslie Frank KEMMIS

Regimental number426
Date of birth--/09/1881
Place of birthArmidale New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinMother, Mrs A.E. Kemmis, Kuendah, Kingstanley Road, Grenwich, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date25 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 December 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF3
Promotion date: 12 March 1916

Lieutenant


Unit: INF3
Promotion date: 29 June 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Great courage and determination, rendering valuable services. (Flers Sector 4-5 November 1916).
Recommendation date: 23 November 1916

FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a party against an enemy strong point with great courage and initiative, setting a splendid example throughout. He was wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103
Date: 29 June 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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