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Arthur SCHLEON

Regimental number218
Place of birthGeelong, Victoria
ReligionProtestant
OccupationTram conductor
Address49 Yarra Street, Geelong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMrs R Moore, Millers Home, Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, Victoria
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 May 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He showed great determination during several days of intense artillery fire and throughout an attack on the enemy. He was badly wounded establishing an advanced strong post.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19/04/191

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