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Osmond John LEIGHTON

Regimental number2201
Place of birthRylestone New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressYelma, Rylstone, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, David Leighton, Wanda Wanda, Rylstone, New South Wales
Enlistment date9 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A4 Pera on 22 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 16 March 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6590 Pte Allan David LEIGHTON DCM, 1st Bn, died of wounds, 11 July 1918.

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