Leslie Richard SHANNON

Regimental number12/1499
Place of birthLaunceston, Tasmania, Australia
AddressTauranga
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinSister, Mrs M Rio, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unitAuckland Infantry Regiment
FateDied of disease 9 January 1916
Age at death from cemetery records32
Place of burialDunedin Southern Cemetery (Block 8, Lot 46, Class 1)
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Second

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