Regimental number | 2441 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | c/o Mrs. Grellis, Strickland Road, Bendigo, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, William Lee-Kim, c/o Mrs. Grellis, Strickland Road, Bendigo, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 60th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/77/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt George Vincent Leekim on NR |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operation on 30th August - 5th September 1918. On 2nd September 1918 near PERONNE when his platoon officer was rendered a casualty, this N.C.O. took charge of the platoon and although badly shaken he set a splendid example by his initiative and bearing in leading the platoon forward to its new position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |