COX, Leslie Stuart

COX, Leslie Stuart – A Southern Downs Veteran

CONFLICT : WW1
SERVICE NO : 7802A
RANK : Private
UNIT : 15th Battalion
ENLISTMENT DATE : 4/09/1917
AGE : 19
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT : Toowoomba, Queensland
PLACE OF BIRTH : Gympie, Queensland
RELIGION : Presbyterian
OCCUPATION : Clerk
DATE OF DEATH : 28/09/1954
PLACE OF BURIAL : Springvale, Victoria

MEMORIALS : Warwick State High School Roll of Honour, Warwick War Memorial Gates, Warwick St Andrew’s Church Honour Roll

View this person’s Service File : COX, Leslie Stuart

NOTES : Leslie was underage when he enlisted at the age of 17 and was not 19 as stated on his enlistment papers. He played football in the 15th Battalion Rugby team. He lived with his Grandmother Elizabeth Jane Cox in Percy Street, Warwick and attended Warwick State High School.

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