Leslie Strath Alexander

Date of birth27 April 1886
Place of birthMackay, Queensland
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
FateReturned to Australia 20 July 1919
Medals

Mention in Despatches


Source: 'Commonwealth of Australia Gazette' No 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Discharge date29 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Wounded in action, El Ferdan, 7 August 1916 (bullet wound, right ankle.

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Morvada', 20 July 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Brisbane, 29 October 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q222512.
Date of death8 February 1971
Age at death84
Place of burialMaryborough Cemetery, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, Alexander Leslie Strath