Leon Gerald WILLEY

Regimental number2510
Place of birthBellarine Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressBellarine, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Gilbert Willey, Bellarine PO, Bellarine via Geelong, Victoria
Enlistment date31 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name46th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/63/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 7 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll46th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2509 Pte Lawrence Everard WILLEY, 46th Bn, returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal