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John Eric LEATHER

Regimental number52649
Date of birth8 May 1893
Place of birthLiverpool, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
AddressFernlees, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 9.5"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Florence Leather, 2 Blackburne Terrace, Liverpool, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 May 1918
Place of enlistmentRockhampton, Queensland
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 22 July 1919
Discharge date14 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Morvada', 22 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 28 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 14 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, LEATHER John Eric

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