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  • Leslie Christopher Ernest COLLINS


    Peter Epps
    • Regimental Number: NX122323

    Leslie (Twilight) enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserve) with Service No N216019 and posted to 54th Australian Infantry Battalion. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 30 Aug 1942 and was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943. 

    He joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Trooper in No 3 Sect, “A” Troop aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944.

    He transferred to 2/34th Platoon on 7 Apr 1945and was discharged on 14 Aug 1946.

    He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. 

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    Edited by Peter Epps


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