| Regimental number | 516 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Company secretary |
| Address | Langridge Street, Middle Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 163 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs Ellen Deegan, Langridge Street, Middle Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in B Battery, Victorian Field Artillery (Volunteers); 2nd Contingent, Victorian Mounted Rifles, and 2nd Bn, Australian Commonwealth Horse, Boer War; Transvaal Horse Artillery, Volunteers. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant Major |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Anzac Mounted Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 165, 24 October 1918. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Lancashire', 7 February 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 31 March 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 30 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as Leslie Aloyous DEGAN.. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DEEGAN Leslie Aloysius |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
