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Leslie Moore PHILLIPS

Regimental number3419
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationEstate agent
AddressRichmond, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs Phillips, 13 Vaucluse, Richmond, Victoria
Enlistment date5 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 11 October 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'Conspicuous courage and valuable services in establishing posts under heavy fire.' (East of Ypres 4-5 october 1917)
Recommendation date: 11 October 1917

FateKilled in Action 14 April 1918
Age at death from cemetery records28
Place of burialHazebrouck Communal Cemetery (Plot III, Row E, Grave No. 22), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
48
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Edward and Johanna PHILLIPS, 13 Vaucluse, Richmond, Victoria
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. Though wounded, he took charge of his platoon, led them forward to the objective, and consolidated the position. He made frequent reconnaissances under heavy fire, and established posts well forward in front of his line. He showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

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