| Regimental number | 891 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Williamstowm, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm hamd |
| Address | PO, Beulah, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | J M Leslie, Beulah, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Croix de Guerre (France) 'Work on the Somme, 1916, Bullecourt, Messines, Ypres, 1917, and at Merris in July 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Croix de Guerre (France) 'For continuous devotion to duty and consistent coolness and bravery in action. For over two years this Gunner has carried the duties of Battery Linesman and rendered most valuable service in the following operations - SOMME 1916, BULLECOURT - MESSINES - YPRES 1917. Again at the capture of MERRIS in July 1918 Gunner LESLIE was one of the Brigade F.O.O. party, when he rendered most valuable service restoring communication under heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Croix de Guerre, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II as V82901, Australian Army Pay Corps, 29 January 1940-15 July 1946. |
| Miscellaneous details | Full name: Hector Melville LESLIE |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Place of burial | Old Numurkah Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
