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Leo Paul LITTLE

Regimental number317
Place of birthBacchus Marsh Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
AddressWerribee, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, David Armstrong Little, Werribee, Victoria
Enlistment date8 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name37th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll38th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 20 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 19 October 1918
Medals

Military Cross

''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in successfully reconnoitring and preparing the approach route and assembly line for an assault under heavy shell fire. When carrying parties in the forward area were comining disorganized he reorganized them and put the whole scheme on a satisfactory footing'

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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