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<\/h5>\nLeslie married Vera Pearl Nicholson. They lived in Garratt Street, Euroa and his occupation was Butter Factory Manager. Leslie re-enlisted for World War Two, he served 14th<\/sup> June 1942-31st<\/sup> October 1945. He served as Captain with the 16th<\/sup> Victorian Battalion.<\/p>\n Returned to Australia on the 4th<\/sup>July 1919. Discharged on the 3rd<\/sup>October 1919.<\/p>\n Died in March 1961 at Box Hill, Victoria.<\/p>\n Cremated on the 6th<\/sup> March 1961 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery.<\/p>\n Base Records office AIF<\/strong> (16th<\/sup>January 1918)<\/p>\n “Mr H Roberts<\/em><\/p>\n Raymond Island,<\/em><\/p>\n Gippsland, Victoria.<\/em><\/p>\n Dear Sir,<\/em><\/p>\n I have much pleasure in forwarding hereunder copy extract from second supplement No 30243 to the London Gazette dated 21st<\/sup> August, 1917, relating to conspicuous services rendered by your son, No 1959 Lance Corporal L A Roberts 38th<\/sup> Battalion.<\/em><\/p>\n Awarded the Military Medal.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cHis Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the field to the undermentioned non-commissioned officer.<\/em><\/p>\n No 1959 Corporal LA Roberts.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The above has been promulgated in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No 219 of 20th<\/sup> December 1917.<\/em><\/p>\n Yours faithfully,<\/em><\/p>\n Major, Officer in Charge, Base Records.”<\/em><\/p>\n [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”766″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” img_link=”https:\/\/beaconsfield.org.au\/digitalmemorial\/Poppies”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][heading] ROBERTS Leslie Alfred [\/heading][vc_column_text] \u00a0 ORIGINAL AVENUE OF HONOUR NAME PLATE C.1929 Service number 1959 Leslie married Vera Pearl Nicholson. They lived in Garratt Street, Euroa and his occupation was Butter Factory Manager. Leslie re-enlisted for World War Two, he served 14th June 1942-31st October 1945. He served as Captain with the 16th Victorian Battalion. Returned to Australia on the 4thJuly 1919. Discharged on the 3rdOctober 1919. Died in March 1961 at Box Hill, Victoria. Cremated on the 6th March 1961 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery. 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\n Name<\/strong><\/td>\n ROBERTS, Leslie Alfred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Service Number<\/strong><\/td>\n 1959<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rank<\/strong><\/td>\n Lieutenant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Roll<\/strong><\/td>\n 38 Battalion 1-6 Reinforcements (June-December 1916)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Conflict<\/strong><\/td>\n First World War 1914-1918<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Embarked<\/strong><\/td>\n 16th<\/sup> August 1916<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n City<\/strong><\/td>\n Melbourne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ship<\/strong><\/td>\n RMS Orontes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Age<\/strong><\/td>\n 26 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Birth Place<\/strong><\/td>\n 15th<\/sup> May 1889, Port Albert, Victoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Father<\/strong><\/td>\n Herman Roberts, Raymond Island, Paynesville, Gippsland, Victoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mother<\/strong><\/td>\n Charlotte (Fitz) Roberts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Religion<\/strong><\/td>\n Presbyterian<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Occupation<\/strong><\/td>\n Clerk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Residence<\/strong><\/td>\n Melbourne, Victoria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Enlisted<\/strong><\/td>\n 5th<\/sup>February 1916<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Height<\/strong><\/td>\n 5 feet, 7 \u00bd inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Complexion<\/strong><\/td>\n Fair; Eyes- Blue; Hair- Brown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”766″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” img_link=”https:\/\/beaconsfield.org.au\/digitalmemorial\/Poppies”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"