| Regimental number | 646 |
| Place of birth | Goldingem, Courland, Russia |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 117 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 4.25" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs L Obermann, 56 Palmerston Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 5646 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Marched in to Tel el Kebir, 11 May 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 23 May 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 4 June 1916; marched in to 4th Divisional Base Depot, Etaples, 7 June 1916. Admitted to 24th General Hospital, Etaples, 19 June 1916 (mumps); discharged to duty, 11 July 1916; taken on strength, 5th Bn, 30 July 1916. Wounded in action, 18 August 1916 (gun shot wound, forearm), and admitted to 3rd Casualty Clearing Station; transferred to 26th General Hospital, Etaples, 20 August 1916; to No 6 Convalescent Depot, Etaples, 24 August 1916; to Base Depot, 27 August 1916. Appointed Acting Corporal, with extra duty pay, 10 January 1917. Reverted to permanent rank of Private, 8 February 1917. Transferred to England, 13 February 1917; marched in to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 17 February 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 22 July 1917, for Home Service (flat feet); disembarked Melbourne, 24 September 1917; discharged, Perth, 4 October 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ABRAMAN Leo |
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
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