Regimental number | 2509 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Westbourne Park, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Orchardist |
Address | Westbourne Park, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24.1 |
Height | 5' 9" |
Weight | 138 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Matilda Jane Lester, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth) |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 50th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
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 death | |
Age at death | 69 |
Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, LESTER Leonard Vernon |