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Leonard Joseph BENT

Regimental number19247
Place of birthBowral, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressBrightlands, Bowral, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, J J Bent, Brightlands, Bowral, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 7, Brigade Ammunition Column
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/35/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 7 June 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death9 October 1969
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, New South Wales

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