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William Leslie ALLSOPP

Regimental number3061
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCarpenter
AddressNimbin via Lismore, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinWife, Mrs E S Allsopp, Nimbin, Richmond River, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 7
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/16/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 17 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the advance on 29th September, in the vicinity of NAUROY, this man displayed considerable initiative and devotion to duty. Whilst advancing with his Machine Gun Section, he realised that the Infantry's left flank was exposed. He skilfully moved his gun to a position of much tactical importance, under heavy machine gun fire and engaged enemy machine gun nests, inflicting heavy casualties and thus facilitating the advance of the Infantry. Later on he engaged and silenced an enemy light Field Gun, which was also hindering our advance.'

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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