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Leslie James FAIRFAX

Regimental number3725
Place of birthMurtoa Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTailor
Address24 Lake Street, Murtoa, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 6.5"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinFather, E Fairfax, 24 Lake Street, Murtoa, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 15 months in the 73rd Regiment, Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date8 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 August 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Company, Australian Army Service Corps
FateReturned to Australia 8 May 1919
Discharge date15 August 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 7402 Pte William Edward FAIRFAX, 28th Company, Australian Army Service Corps, returned to Australia, 25 March 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devanha', 8 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 15 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, FAIRFAX Leslie James

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