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LARNACH, Leslie Norman
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 999 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 7 July 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | 31st Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Carlton, Victoria, Australia, date not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Pascoe Vale , Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Clerk |
| Died: | Died of wounds, France, 10 August 1918, age not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Vignacourt British Cemetery, Picardie IV C 15 |
| Memorials: | Pascoe Vale War Memorial |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 7 Jul 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 999, 31st Infantry Battalion | |
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| 9 Nov 1915: | Involvement Private, 999, 31st Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '16' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Wandilla embarkation_ship_number: A62 public_note: '' | |
| 9 Nov 1915: | Embarked Private, 999, 31st Infantry Battalion, HMAT Wandilla, Melbourne | |
| 2 May 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 31st Infantry Battalion | |
| 2 Dec 1918: | Honoured Military Cross |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Harry and Sophia LARNACH, Prospect Street, Coburg, Victoria
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. He led his platoon with great skill in an attack, and, though wounded, continued to advance to the objective. His courage and initiative were a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919