Regimental number | 6577 |
Place of birth | Bracknell Tasmania |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Launceston, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, Mr C J Leonard, Bracknell, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Lihons on 11 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |