Historical information
Leslie Thomas Palmby enlisted on 9.7.15 in the 7th reinforcements 24th Batt AIF. Embarked for Eygpt 26.11.15. Transferred to the 8th Batt 24.2.16. Embark for France 26.3.16, WIA 27.4.17 GSW to face, promoted L/Cpl 20.9.17, hospital 28.10.17 with Trench feet, promoted Cpl 27.8.18, promoted T/Sgt 23.9.18, promoted Sgt 31.10.18, hospital 18.3.19 with Scabies and Carbuncle. Discharged from the AIF on 4.8.19.
Physical description
Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re. L.T Palmby
1 War Medal 1914-1919.
2 Victory Medal. (replica, not engraved)
Inscriptions & markings
1. "3228 Sgt LT Palmby 24 Bn AIF"