| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Other Names | MORSHEAD, Leslie James~ |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | School master |
| Address | 32 Tress Street, Mt Pleasant, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Morshead, 32 Tress Street, Mt Pleasant, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 (1 April 1920). mid Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Legion D'Honneur : Croix de Chevalier (France) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commanded 33rd Battalion, 1916-19. Medals: Legion D'Honneur : Croix de Chevalier (France), British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
