| Regimental number | 1470 |
| Place of birth | Mudgee New South Wales |
| Other Names | Lesley |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Overseer |
| Address | Denison Street, Mudgee, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Bell, Denison Street, Mudgee, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Bouchavesnes on 31 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Roadwood, near Bouchavesnes, on 31st August 1918. He commanded a platoon on the right of the attack, and with three men rushed a machine gun post, killing two, and capturing the gun and the remainder of the crew. After clearing the wood he rushed another gun and crew, and then with bombers drove the enemy from their trenches, subsequently assisting in the capture of a battery. He showed a fine fighting spirit.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
