Alexander William McLEISH

Regimental number22424
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationRailway guard
Address15 Learmont Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinWife, Mrs I E McLeish, 15 Learmont Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Enlistment date29 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameHowitzer Brigade 23, Brigade Ammunition Column
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/133/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Date of death7 December 1955
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery