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Leonard George SMITH

Regimental number2325
Place of birthGalaquil, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationDriver
AddressHenley Beach, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 4.5"
Weight112 lbs
Next of kinFather, George Smith, East Terrace, Henley Beach, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date4 January 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on 28 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 17 July 1919
Discharge date7 October 1919
Other details

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Dunluce Castle', 18 July 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 27 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 7 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 December 1928
Age at death32
Place of burialAIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, SMITH Leonard George

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