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Leslie ASHTON

Regimental number7
Place of birthBundaberg, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressAvondale, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 9.5"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinFather, B Ashton, Kurren via Cairns, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date6 April 1915
Place of enlistmentBundaberg, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Other details

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

SourcesNAA: B2455, ASHTON Leslie

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