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Leonard Herbert ROBINSON

Regimental number1604
Place of birthShaw England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCommercial traveller
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinJohn Robinson, 2 Westfield Terrace, Cannon Road, Deal, England
Enlistment date21 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentCleaner
Unit name301st (Mechanical Transport), 8th Company, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Park)
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/98/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Motor Transport Section
FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For reliability and continuous devotion to duty from September, 1914 to date. This N.C.O. has always shown more than ordinary ability and has proven an efficient and capable soldier. He has been C.Q.M.S. of No. 1 A.A.S.C. since 11th August, 1916, and by care and thrift has shown himself particularly capable in the economic use of the stores and equipment of the Unit. In addition to the duties of C.Q.M.S. the Records and Returns of the Unit have been at all times compiled under ROBINSONUs supervision.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173
Date: 7 November 1918

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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