| Regimental number | 2852 |
| Place of birth | Wakeni, New Zealand |
| Other Names | Leslie Eail |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Address | 72 Princes Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Walter Dawson, 72 Princes Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 27 July 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 20 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
