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Leopold Arthur APPLEYARD

Regimental number1125
Place of birthAlberton, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressAlberton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.10
Height5' 8.5"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs John Appleyard, Alberton, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date8 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 June 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 20 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Discharge date6 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Malta', 3 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 6 October 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, APPLEYARD Leopold Arthur

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