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Leslie Arthur EWART

Regimental number2451
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFireman
AddressLovell Street, Young, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinWife, Mrs. E. McEwart, Lovell Street, Young, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Conspicuous gallantry and daring at Hermies, 13 April 1917 and rendering valuable services.
Recommendation date: 23 April 1917

FateReturned to Australia 27 July 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He personally shot two of the enemy and captured the machine gun they were firing. He set a fine example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

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