| Regimental number | 5305 |
| Place of birth | Pitfield, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Miningie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.2 |
| Height | 5' 2" |
| Weight | 118 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Charlotte Ayres, Miningie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 3 November 1917 (gassed: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board Ht 'Osterley', 31 January 1918; discharged (medically unfit: disordered action of the heart), Adelaide, 28 June 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No 28 June 1918. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 79 |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Cemetery, Cheltenham, SA |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AYRES Leslie Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
