| Accession Number | H05778 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 1720 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Leslie Gordon Meston, 18th Battalion from ...
Description
Studio portrait of 1720 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Leslie Gordon Meston, 18th Battalion from Lewisham, NSW. A 26 year old dairyman prior to enlisting on 17 May 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 2nd Reinforcements from Sydney on 19 June 1915 aboard HMAT Kanowna. After joining the battalion in France, he was wounded in action at Pozieres and at Bullecourt, and on each occasion recovered to rejoin his battalion. L Cpl Meston was killed in action at Morlancourt on 19 May 1918 and is buried in the Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-le-Sec, France. His younger brother, 1394 Private Harold Victor Meston was accidentally killed in France on 4 April 1916 [see image H05777.]