Leslie William SIMONS

Regimental number42417
OccupationWarehouseman
Next of kinWife, Mrs A Simons, Post Office, Tokomaru
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 81 Devon on 5 April 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack near La Signy Farm on 30th March 1918 he was one of a bombing party to clear a sap. When the leader of the party was killed he took command and succeeded in capturing five machine guns and killing the crews.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 June 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 59, p. 6