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Leslie John SAWYER

Regimental number2644
Place of birthBulumwaal Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSheet metal worker
AddressHagelthorn Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Martha Sawyer, Hagelthorn Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria
Previous military service45th Infantry
Enlistment date27 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 5197 Pte Joseph Lawrence SAWYER, 59th Bn, killed in action, 26 September 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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