Leslie Charles MANSON

Regimental number6/1335
Date of birth26 May 1891
Place of birthTakaka
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressTakaka, Nelson
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.6
Height5' 10.5"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinM Manson, Takaka, Nelson
Previous military service10th Mounted Rifles
Enlistment date4 November 1914
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Second
Date of death21 May 1968 (Nelson)
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 19483702

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