The AIF Project

Arthur George LECKIE

Regimental number2204
Place of birthLilydale, Victoria
True NameHILLBRICK, Arthur George
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
Address'Gordon House', Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 7.75"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinFriend, John Bourke, Pakenham, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil (exempt Area under Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date11 May 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name59th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/76/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 1 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 August 1919
Discharge date25 November 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3989 Lance Corporal Ernest William HILLBRICK, 5th Bn, returned to Australia, 28 March 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ajana', 19 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 25 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, LECKIE Arthur George

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.