| Regimental number | 856 |
| Place of birth | Dungog, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Commercial traveller |
| Address | 'Arden', Falcon Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.3 |
| Height | 5' 9.75" |
| Weight | 172 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Ferguson, 'Arden', Falcon Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 17th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Work near Hamel from 8-11 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men in the attack with great gallantry, and captured 120 yards of the enemy's trench together with thirty prisoners. He has at all times set a fine example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3053 N R FERGUSON, |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 1 November 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 17 April 1920. Medal: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FERGUSON Leon Dudley |