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Leo Francis Borgia LISTON

Regimental number1513
Place of birthAdelaide South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
AddressAlberton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinFather, James Liston, Alberton, South Australia
Enlistment date20 February 1917
Rank on enlistmentCSM (WO Class II)
Unit nameRailway Unit, Section 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number15/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Recommendation date: Refers 23 March 1918.

FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, in evacuating railway stations and proceeding in charge of a train to demolish two bridges. At one of the stations, he assisted in loading up wounded under most difficult conditions. All the foregoing took place under shell and machine gun fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

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