| Service number | 2178 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: South Australia, Petersburg |
| Death Date | 1916-08-04 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 27th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Leo Kloss
Description
Private Leo Anthony Kloss (2178, 27th Battalion) was born on 12 June 1900 in Petersburgh, SA. He was working as a farm labourer when he enlisted in June 1915. Leo was killed in action on 4 August 1916 during the battle of Pozieres. He is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France. Leo’s mother wrote that he was 16 years and 2 months of age. Leo’s brother, Private John Thomas Kloss, was only 18 years and 6 months of age when he was killed in action at Ypres in October 1917. Two other brothers, Lawrence and Robert, volunteered but were not accepted for service in the Australian Imperial Force.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 27th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files:
- Unit
- 27th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 27th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 01 June 1915 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of death | 04 August 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 04 August 1916 |