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Leonard Robert FOOKES

Regimental number2536
Place of birthNarooma New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressAvondale, Central Tilba, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Mr Joseph Thomas Fookes, Avondale, Central Tilba, New South Wales
Enlistment date12 June 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 14 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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