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Leopold BULL

Regimental number3682
Place of birthKilburn, North London, England
School---- College, Brixton Hill, London, England
Age on arrival in Australia16
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLaw clerk
AddressBrighton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinSister, Miss A M Bull, Coronation Street, Brighton, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in the Cadets, South Africa.
Enlistment date19 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30704, 25 May 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165, 24 October 1918.
Recommendation date: 1 March 1918

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 9 April 1918

FateNo details of fate entered on Nominal Roll
Place of death or woundingnear Albert, France
Age at death27
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As Battalion Intelligence Officer, after the delivery of an attack, he led a patrol forward to clear up the situation. Although severely wounded within 30 yards of the enemy's line, he was able to give useful information when brought back two hours later.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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