Robert Hugh LEISTER

Regimental number2694
Place of birthMolong New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationWarehouseman
AddressForbes Road, Parkes, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Thomas Leister, Forbes Road, Parkes, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Date of death6 February 1959
Place of burialEastern Suburbs Memorial Park Cemetery