| Regimental number | 1623 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Neurum, Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Neurum, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 129 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Caroline Black, Neurum, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 4 August 1916 (multiple bullet wounds). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wiltshire', 12 November 1916; discharged (wounded), Brisbane, 7 February 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q228110. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BLACK Leslie Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
