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Frederick LENSKIE

Regimental number3975
Place of birth Kiepoie, New Zealand
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressGoondiwindi, Queensland
Marital statusSq
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 8"
Weight182 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alice Lenskie, Kiepoie, New Zealand
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date8 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 April 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 31 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 November 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 28 April 1917 (shrapnel wound, face).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 1 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 12 February 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, LENSKIE Frederick

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