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Leonard Vernon LESTER

Regimental number2509
Date of birth18 April 1892
Place of birthWestbourne Park, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationOrchardist
AddressWestbourne Park, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.1
Height5' 9"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Matilda Jane Lester, Westbourne Park, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth)
Enlistment date9 May 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name50th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/67/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Discharge date20 November 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Swakopmund, 15 June 1919; discharged 9termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 20 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death24 September 1961
Age at death69
Place of burialWest Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, LESTER Leonard Vernon

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