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Leslie COLE

Regimental number1634
Place of birthBeverley, Western Australia
SchoolState School, Perth, Western Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationPrinter
Address35 Marlborough Street, East Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Sarah Cole, 35 Marlborough Street, East Perth, Western Australia
Previous military service86th Infantry; Served 88th Citizen Forces.
Enlistment date29 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name44th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 03-6 November 1916
Place of death or woundingFlers, France
Age at death20
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
112
Family/military connectionsBrother: Pte Harry Cole, 16th Bn, killed in action.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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