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Leslie Norman LARNACH

Regimental number999
Date of birth1887
Place of birthCarlton, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressProspect Street, Pascoe Vale, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.2
Height5' 6"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinFather, H. Larnach, Prospect Street, Pascoe Vale, Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date7 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: 31st Battalion
Promotion date: 20 December 1916

Lieutenant


Unit: 31st Battalion
Promotion date: 2 May 1917

FateDied of wounds 10 August 1918
Place of burialVignacourt 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: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsName entered on Embarkation Roll as Leslie Norman LARNOCK.
SourcesNAA: B2455, LARNACH Leslie Norman

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