Regimental number | 1661 |
Place of birth | Walhalla Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engineer |
Address | Scarsdale, via Ballarat, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, John Lee, Scarsdale, via Ballarat, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 38th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near YPRES on 4/5th October, 1917 as a stretcher bearer, Pte. LEE displayed great courage and devotion to duty. Under heavy shell fire he attended wounded men and conveyed them to a place of safety. He was persistently sniped at and warned of his danger but carried on and saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |