Regimental number | 999 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Carlton, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Prospect Street, Pascoe Vale, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28.2 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 146 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, H. Larnach, Prospect Street, Pascoe Vale, Melbourne, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 31st Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 31st Battalion Promotion date: |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Place of burial | Vignacourt British Cemetery (Plot IV, Row C, Grave No. 15), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 119 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Harry and Sophia LARNACH, Prospect Street, Coburg, Victoria |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. He led his platoon with great skill in an attack, and, though wounded, continued to advance to the objective. His courage and initiative were a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Name entered on Embarkation Roll as Leslie Norman LARNOCK. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, LARNACH Leslie Norman |