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Francis Sylvester Joseph LEAHY

Regimental number1132
Place of birthHornesdale South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressHornsdale, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Leahy, Hornsdale, South Australia
Enlistment date10 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 14 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30746, 14 June 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173, 7 November 1918.
Recommendation date: 14 January 1918

Mention in Despatches


Not awarded.
Recommendation date: Refers November 1917.

FateReturned to Australia 20 July 1919

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