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Lee Leslie TABART

Regimental number1604
Date of birth26 September 1890
Place of birthOatlands, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.2
Height5' 5.25"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinAunt, Mrs E A Scarborough, 14 Franland Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 November 1914
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollStaff Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919
Discharge date13 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 19 May 1915 (gun shot wound, buttock).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 13 June 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No T155610.
Date of death16 February 1965
Age at death74
Place of burialCarr Villa Cemetery, Launceston, Tasmania
SourcesNAA: B2455, TABART Lee Leslie

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