Percy Francis LEADER

Regimental number37668
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEstate agent
AddressMonruth, Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation30
Height5' 10"
Weight158 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Kathleen Mary Leader, St Matthew's Rectory, Marryatville, Adelaide, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 January 1917
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 30
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/128/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 9 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Division Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 19 June 1919
Discharge date30 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Miltiades', 19 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 30 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S69539.
Date of death15 December 1968
Age at death80
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, LEADER Percy Francis