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William LEONARD

Regimental number6577
Place of birthBracknell Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressLaunceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Mr C J Leonard, Bracknell, Tasmania
Enlistment date21 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 20 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work at Lihons on 11 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 19 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 4 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous and gallant conduct at LIHONS on 11th August 1918, Lance Corporal LEONARD when his Platoon had reached its objective went out under heavy Machine Gun fire and sniping, and bandaged two men. He then, without assistance, silenced the enemy Machine Gun by sniping its crew, preventing further enemy machine gun fire from this point for over two hours, by which time our line was consolidated. This N.C.O. has displayed considerable enterprise ability and initative throughout his service with the unit.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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