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Leonard ROSS

Regimental number2881
Place of birthDeniliquin, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPainter
AddressDavidson Street, Deniliquin, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 4"
Weight112 lbs
Next of kinFather, John E Ross, Davidson Street, Deniliquin, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 February 1915
Place of enlistmentEchuca, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Moldavia on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateDied of wounds 31 July 1916
Age at death from cemetery records20
Place of burialPuchevillers British Cemetery (Plot II, Row C, Grave No. 39), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
95
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John E and Agnes ROSS, Davidson Street, New South Wales
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6087 Pte Percy Eyles ROSS, 14th Bn, killed in action, 11 April 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ROSS Leonard

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