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Leslie Thomas KNIGHT

Regimental number2598
Place of birthStrathblane Tasmania
ReligionCongregational
OccupationMill hand
AddressStrathblane, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Thomas Knight, Strathblane, Tasmania
Enlistment date4 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 25 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 March 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3058 Pte Herbert Harold KNIGHT, 40th Bn, killed in action, 4 October 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death5 May 1928
Place of burialCornelian Bay Cemetery

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