Leslie Hamilton SMITH

Regimental number4442
Place of birthKew Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationWarehouseman
Address'Burrandie', Barrington Avenue, Kew, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, G P Smith, 'Burrandie', Barrington Avenue, Kew, Victoria
Previous military service25th Battery Australian Field Artillery
Enlistment date21 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 6
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/30/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 28 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst his battery was being heavily bombarded he showed great dash and presence of mind in leading a party to extinguish burning ammunition on six different occasions. He afterwards went forward as observation officer, and endeavoured to maintain communication for thirty-eight hours. His work in undertaking dangerous tasks has been of a very high standard.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal