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Leonard PETERS

Regimental number277
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressCanning Street, North Ipswich, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 9"
Weight165 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Annie Peters, Canning Street, North Ipswich, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in F. Co Senior Cadets, Ipswich
Enlistment date10 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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