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John Maurice LEYDIN

Regimental number2175
Other NamesLEYDEN
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationState school teacher
Address'Percydale', Avoca, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMrs J Leydin, Percydale, Avoca, Victoria
Enlistment date23 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentCleaner
Unit name300th Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Column (9th Army Service Corps)
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/99/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Australian Motor Transport Section
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448, 28 December 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57, 18 April 1918.
Recommendation date: 27 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 6 November 1918

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