Leonard SEYMOUR

Regimental number1901
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSsm Instl Staff
Address106 Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinWife, Mrs L Seymour, c/o H Karyman, 106 Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria
Previous military serviceInstl Staff
Enlistment date16 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentWarrant Officer
Unit name300th Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Column (9th Army Service Corps)
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/99/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollComissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 29 July 1915
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He skilfully sited his trench mortars in the captured position, and by well directed fire cut the enemy's wire in preparation for an attack. He observed the results of his fire from 'No Man's Land,' and while there, captured an enemy observer single handed. He has done excellent work on many other occasions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal