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Leslie Bowra

Private

36th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Canadensis
  • Planted By: Miss D. Boura
  • Plaque: 2067

Additional Info

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Biography

Leslie Bowra enlisted in Warwick, New South Wales at the age of 32 on the 11th of September 1915. He had been born in Ballarat, Victoria, was single, and was employed as a Blacksmith. He volunteered and was stationed with the 36th Battalion, A Company as Regimental number 52. He was discharged and Returned to Australia on the 18th of October 1917.

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

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour