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Leslie Herbert PAYNE

Date of birth5 November 1888
Place of birthBurnie Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCommission agent
AddressNewtown, Tasmania
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinWife, Mrs Ruby May Payne, Newlands Avenue, Newtown, Tasmania
Previous military service93rd Infantry
Enlistment date7 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentMajor
Unit name40th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
Promotions

Major


Unit: 40th Battalion
Promotion date: 1 May 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Companion of the Distinguished Service Order


Recommendation date: 23 October 1917

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918).

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Medals

Distinguished Service Order

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He supervised the preparation of the attack, reconnoitring the forward area and organizing the assembly of the battalion under heavy shell fire. He set a splendid example of coolness and skill.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150
Date: 24 September 1918

Other detailsWar Service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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