| Date of birth | |
| School | Scotch College, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Aerated water manufacturer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 173 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, H C Elliott, 47 Rathdown Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Scotch College Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross (altered to Companion of the Distinguished Service Order) Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His company was detailed to from the right flank and get in touch with the brigade. This was an enterprise of great importance and danger, and he was exposed to attack on three sides during the movement. Although slightly wounded early in the operation, he led his company with great dash and gallantry, and consolidated and held his position. Next day he successfully led part of his company against enemy positions, and at night linked up with the brigade. By his courage and initiative he successfully accomplished his difficult task.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Uncles: 5326 Pte Clive Lamont ELLIOTT, 21st Bn, returned to Australia, 30 January 1918; 5494 Pte Stanley Cockburn ELLIOTT, 21st Bn, died of wounds, 30 December 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 10 June 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 27 September 1919. Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Religion incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Church of England. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 47 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ELLIOTT Leslie William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
