John LEYS

Regimental number7093
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
Other NamesJohn Wife
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressThorpdale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, Mr J Leys, Waubra, Victoria
Enlistment date18 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 23 November 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Corporal
Unit from Nominal RollAnzac Provost Corps
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Date of death16 June 1926