| Service number | 750 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1899-10-29 |
| Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Death Date | 1916-07-20 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 30th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Leonard Aspinall Stephens
Description
Private Leonard Aspinall Stephens (750, 30th Battalion) was born in Waverley, NSW, on 29 October 1899. He was working on a farm when he enlisted in July 1915. Leonard was killed in action on 20 July 1916 during the battle of Fromelles, and is commemorated on the VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, France. He was 16 years and 9 months of age.
Rolls
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 30th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 30th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 29 October 1899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 16 July 1915 | |
| Date of embarkation | 09 November 1915 | |
| Date of death | 20 July 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 20 July 1916 |