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William Leslie GARRARD

Date of birth27 June 1883
Other NamesGARRARD, William Lezlie
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSchool master
AddressHobart, Tasmania
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinWife, Mrs Phyllis A Garrard, 5 Browne Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date31 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name40th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
Promotions

Lieutenant


Unit: 40th Battalion
Promotion date: 14 September 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 23 October 1917

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. he showed great determination and resource when in command of his company under heavy fire, and afterwards in charge of a section of the brigade line of consolidation.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150
Date: 24 September 1918

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