Regimental number | 161 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | York, Western Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, R B Leake, Kunonoppin, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Helena Vale, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 13 December 1918; disembarked Fremantle, 22 January 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 22 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: enlisted 18 April 1942; discharged [date unknown] as W76043 Lance Sergeant, 15th Bn, Volunteer Defence Corps. |
Miscellaneous details | Second given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Wybom. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, LEAKE Harry Wyborn |