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James Leslie Furness

Private

1st Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Alba
  • Planted By: Miss G. Steele
  • Plaque: 3353

Additional Info

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Biography

James Leslie Furness was born in Shepparton, Victoria was single and was employed as a Dentist. He enlisted in Melbourne, Victoria at the age of 35. He volunteered and was stationed with the 31st Battalion, C Company later transferring to the 5th Machine Gun Battalion with the Regimental number 682. He was discharged and Returned to Australia on the 8th of April 1919. Tree number 3353.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour