| Regimental number | 222 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sidmouth, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bangor, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Dadson, Bangor, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 7 years in the 12th Australian Infantry Regiment; 2 years in the 92nd Infantry Regiment, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brighton, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 12th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 12th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Conspicuous gallantry under fire, enabling valuable services to be rendered.(Boursies on 9 April 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross ''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led two platoons with great ability in the face of heavy fire, capturing the position and two machine guns. His personal bravery was largely responsible for the success of the operation.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took a small party forward and formed a protecting flank, personally directing their fire. Although hard pressed by weight of numbers, he stood his ground and succeeded in driving the enemy back. He showed a fine example of tenacity and pluck.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: 2nd Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry near Lihons on 11th August 1918, while in command of his company in conducting the attack on a very strong enemy position in Auger Wood, which was full of machine guns. He carried the position with a rush, thus facilitating the advance in other parts of the line. His excellent leadership resulted in his company capturing fifteen machine guns accounting for the teams in every case, and taking three field guns. He did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham', 23 October 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 23 December 1918, for onward travel to Tasmania; appointment terminated (discharged), 23 February 1919. Medals: Military Cross and 2 Bars, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DADSON Leslie |
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