Leslie William BAXENDALE

Regimental number1677
Place of birthWestbourne Park, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationIronmonger
AddressWestbourne Park, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 4.25"
Weight118 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Hepsibah Baxendale, Westbourne Park, South Australia
Previous military serviceServd for 2.5 years in the Cyclists Rifle Club; still serving at time at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date18 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 July 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name32nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/49/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 11 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
Discharge date20 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4393 Pte Harry Witherick BAXENDALE, 32nd Bn, died of wounds, 14 May 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orca', 19 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment0, Adelaide, 20 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death15 April 1981
Age at death90
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, BAXENDALE Leslie William