| Regimental number | 61 |
| Place of birth | Waratah Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Magnet, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, C E Leonard, Magnet, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, Army Medical Corps |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 7th June, 1917, south of MESSINES, for magnificent conduct and dvotion to duty whilst carrying out the duties of a stretcher bearer. He carried wounded during the entire operation extending from 3 a.m. on the 7th to 7 a.m. on the 9th. The greatest part of his work was carried out under heavy hostile fire, and heacquitted himself admirably, setting a fine example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
