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Leopold James Cecil ROSKAMS

Regimental number132
Place of birthBristol England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
AddressKellerberrin, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinBrother, W D Roskams, Rosamerylene, Yuna via Geraldton WA
Enlistment date5 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 8 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Horse Regiment
FateKilled in Action 7 August 1915
Place of death or woundingWalker's Ridge, Gallipoli, Turkey
Place of burialAri Burnu Cemetery (Row F, Grave No.44), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
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Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Commemorated (marble tablet, 'For God, King, and Country') in St George's Cathedral, Perth, Western Australia. Parents: John William Henry and Lilian Mary ROSKAMS. Native of England.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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