Regimental number | 853 |
Place of birth | Maitland New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | Rawson Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, Angus McLeod, First Street, Weston, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 35th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in connection with the carrying of despatches to and from the front line. Lance Corporal McLEOD has always displayed a total disregard of danger, never hesitating to pass through heavy shell or machine gun fire. He sets a splendid example to his comrades by his cheerfulness and gallant conduct.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |