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Leonard Arthur COLLYER

Regimental number150
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationMechanic
AddressRokewood Junction, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.3
Height5' 11"
Weight162 lbs
Next of kinFather, William Collyer, Rokewood Junction, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll22 August 1914
Place of enlistmentRandwick, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Australian Motor Transport Section
FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Discharge date23 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 23 October 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 23 February 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, COLLYER Leonard Arthur

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