Regimental number | 1994 |
Other Names | Leo Thomas |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 35 Thomas Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, Mr William Smedley, 35 Thomas Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during attack on enemy position in the vicinity of MORLANCOURT near ALBERT on the night of 5th/6th May, 1918. An enemy machine gun temporarily held up the advance. He rushed the post, bayoneting the crew, and captured the gun. At the second objective he was the first man of his platoon into the trench, and silenced a bombing post, killing two and capturing two of the enemy. His courage was an inspiring example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |