| Service number | 4563 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | United Kingdom: England, Stockton-on-Tees |
| Death Date | 26/09/1917 |
| Death Place | Belgium |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
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| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Leslie Clegg McMurdo
Description
Private Leslie Clegg McMurdo (4563, 31st Battalion) was born in Stockton-on-Tees, England, and came to Australia at the age of 16. He was working as a farm labourer when he enlisted in the AIF on 21 September 1916. Just a year later, on 26 September 1917, Leslie was killed in action at Polygon Wood. He is buried in the Buttes New British Cemetery, Belgium. Leslie was 17 years 5 months of age.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 21st Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 31st Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of embarkation | 23/12/1916 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 21/09/1916 | |
| Date of death | 26/09/1917 | |
| Date of fate | 26/09/1917 |