
| Regimental number | 6836A |
| Place of birth | Mordialloc Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | Moorabbin, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, E Lessing, Chelsea, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 47th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 51401 Pte Emil Max Ernest LESSING, 24th Bn, returned to Australia, 22 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |