| Regimental number | 4850 |
| Place of birth | Queenscliff Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Noorinbee, via Orbost, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J M Leslie, Noorinbee, via Orbost, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Consistent good work during operations on 20-23 September 1917 E. of Ypres. Also for gallant act of rescue.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east og YPRES on 20/23rd September 1917, L/Cpl. LESLIE brought his section complete to the trenches without loss. During the bombardment on the evening of the 21st a shell burst close by him and buried two men. In spite of heavy shelling he dug them out.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 63 |
| Place of burial | Cann River Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
