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William Leslie ATKINSON

Regimental number252
Date of birth1 May 1894
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFitter
AddressMusk Vale PO, Musk Vale, Daylesford, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, R Atkinson, Musk Vale PO, Daylesford, Victoria
Enlistment date16 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name15th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 December 1964
Age at death70
Place of burialDaylesford Cemetery, Victoria

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