| Regimental number | 1381 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 87 Harries Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, John McLeod, 87 Harries Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1381A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Whilst crossing the open space near LA FERME DU MOUQUET Private LEE was wounded. Though the spot was in an enemy artillery barrage and swept by machine gun fire Private McLEOD fearlessly remained to bind up his comrades wounds and then assisted him some distance to the safety of a trench. On the 3rd September, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: 3593 Pte Norman Chesney RICHARDS, 24th Bn, killed in action, 29 July 1916. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
