| Regimental number | 2509 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.1 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Matilda Jane Lester, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Swakopmund, 15 June 1919; discharged 9termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 20 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LESTER Leonard Vernon |