Leslie Oliver LANGTIP

Regimental number2348
Place of birthPort Albert Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressPort Albert, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Ann Langtip, Port Albert, Victoria
Enlistment date25 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A53 Itria on 18 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: Refers 30 September 1918 .

FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'During the advance on Kaukab, on 30 September, 1918, this non-commissioned officer gave valuable assistance in the capture of a field gun, and showed great initiative and courage. He forced the enemy drivers to take their own gun towards our lines under heavy fire, and when a party of the enemy endeavoured to retake the gun, he took up a position and drove back the party.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920

Family/military connectionsBrothers: 2346 Sapper Bertie Allan LANGTIP, 4th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 15 June 1919; 2345 Sapper Ernest Walter LANTIP, 4th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 15 June 1919; 2347 Staff Sergeant Henry LANGTIP, 4th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal