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Leslie Hercules ASKER

Regimental number11917
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationHorse dealer
AddressPolice Station, Tallarook, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, J Asker, Police Station, Tallarook, Victoria
Enlistment date18 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameDivisional Ammunition Column 1, Reinforcement 14
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/89/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class I)
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 20 June 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For good work during the period 16-17 September to 11 November 1918. He displayed great energy in insuring rapid delivery of ammunition to battery positions under heavy fire. Throughout he showed great gallantry and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920

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