Photo of Albert Leslie Featherston

Albert Leslie Featherston

Private

14th Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus sp.
  • Planted By: Mr William Paterson
  • Plaque: 1139

Additional Info

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Biography

Albert Leslie Featherston (SN 4189) was born in Carngham and attended the Eureka State School. He was a 19 year old labourer and living in Ballarat East when he enlisted on July 12th 1915. He embarked in December to serve with the 14th Infantry Battalion in France. He was killed in action near Pozieres on August 8th 1916, and is buried in Serre Road Cemetery No 2, France. Ref Plot V, Row E, Grave No. 29.

Lucas’s Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men, the original Avenue register, records his name as Leslie A. Featherston.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour