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Leo LEONARD

Regimental number900
Place of birthEuroa Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationGroom
AddressEuroa, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinPatrick Leonard, Euroa, Victoria
Enlistment date29 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'For great gallantry and devotion to duty as volunteer runner and stretcher-bearer at Mouquet.'
Recommendation date: 4 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 393 Pte James Leslie LEONARD, 7th Bn, returned to Australia, 4 September 1915.
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death29 November 1965
Place of burialNudgee Cemetery

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