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Leslie Ronald FARNDON

Regimental number1026
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressWarburton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMrs M Farndon, Mountain Grand, Warburton, Victoria
Enlistment date12 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


For conspicuously gallant conduct between Battalion Headquarters and the Companies under heavy fire (Pozieres).
Recommendation date: 9 August 1916

Military Medal


For gallantry as Battalion Runner at all times, also valuable services as guide.(Pozieres)
Recommendation date: 15 September 1916

Military Medal


Displayed conspicuous gallantry in action as Battalion Runner near Flers.
Recommendation date: 24 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 24 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action near FLERS on 14th November, 1916, as Battalion runners to the front line and also as guides to carrying parties. Their coolness in action and their endurance until both were wounded in making repeated journeys under heavy fire were most praise worthy. These two soldiers [FARNDON and 1034 E. McPHEE] were mentioned in Corps Orders for similar good work at POZIERES.'

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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