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Leslie Victor DUNN

Regimental number1642
Place of birthBeaufort, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressDonald, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Charles Dunn, Donald, Victoria
Enlistment date21 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Trench Mortar Battery
FateReturned to Australia 16 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For coolness, courage, and devotion to duty on many occasions whilst this unit has been in action during the period 26th February 1918 to 17th September 1918.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119
Date: 17 October 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 1643 Corporal Robert Henry DUNN MM, 10th Trench Mortar Battery, returned to Australia, 22 December 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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