Photo of Leslie A. O. Kelly

Leslie A. O. Kelly

Private

58th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Quercus Robur
  • Planted By: A. Selmon
  • Plaque: 2442

Additional Info

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Biography

Born in Allendale, Victoria, Leslie Arthur Ormond Kelly was a single 26 year old railway employee at the time of his enlistment in Melbourne, Victoria on the 13th of May 1916. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on the 25th of September 1916.
Leslie returned to Australia on the 16th of October 1919 and was discharged due to the termination of his enlistment period on the 30th of November 1919.

Tree No. 2442

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour