Leonard James MONKS

Regimental number2915
Date of birth3 April 1890
Place of birthLittlehampton, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressLittlehampton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.6
Height5' 8.5"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinFather, Henry Appleton Monks, Littlehampton, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date12 October 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name43rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 16 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Motor Transport Section
FateReturned to Australia 2 June 1919
Discharge date22 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 22 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S69739.
Date of death26 March 1977
Age at death86
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, MONKS Leonard James