Leslie Cecil Lloyd AVERILL

Regimental number46219
Date of birth25 March 1897
Place of birthChristchurch
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStudent
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Bishop Averill, Bishop's Court, Parnell, Auckland
Enlistment date1 February 1918
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 34th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 100 Ulimaroa on 8 February 1918
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateDischarged in England
Medals

Military Cross

'When all the other officers of his company became casualties early in the attack, he took command and led the men forward to the objective, where, in spite of heavy fire from the enemy, he consolidated with great skill. His personal gallantry and cheerfulness greatly encouraged his men, and his capable handling of a difficult situation materially contributed to our success.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 2 December 1918

Family/military connectionsBrother: 13/2278 Captain Walter Wooton AVERILL, Auckland Mounted Rifles Regiment
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 June 1981
Age at death84
Place of burialBromley Cemetery (Block 39, Plot 273), Christchurch
SourcesNominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 78, p. 13

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