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Leonard George JARVIS

Regimental number1295
Place of birthBunbury Western Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationPlumber
Address337 Newcastle Street, Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, George Jarvie, 337 Newcastle Street, Perth, Western Australia
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 18 November 1915
The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked.
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on 24 November 1915
The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked.
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll32nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 20 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a platoon holding an important isolated post. He handled his men with great skill, and was able to secure very important information as to the enemy's movements. His never failing cheerfulness and courage were an inspiration to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137
Date: 30 August 1918

Date of death24 October 1974

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