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Leo Roy DE GARIS

Regimental number18918
Place of birthNaracoorte, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressNaracoorte, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 10"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinFather, L De Garis, Naracoorte, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of 'cardiac trouble')
Enlistment date27 October 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Australian General Hospital, 1917 Egypt Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/101/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 31 August 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
FateReturned to Australia 2 August 1919
Discharge date1 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Delta', 2 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 1 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, DE GARIS Leo Roy

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