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Harry Leophold Coombs

Driver

7th Battalion

Medals Earned

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

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: Miss E. Thomas
  • Plaque: 859

Additional Info

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Biography

Harry Leophold Coombs enlisted in Ballarat, Victoria at the age of 19 on the 8th of July 1915. He had been born in Ballarat East, Victoria, was single, and was employed as a Painter. He volunteered and was stationed with the 7th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement with the Regimental number 3275 . He was discharged and Returned to Australia on the 13th of April 1919. He is buried at the Ballarat Cemetery.

Lucas’s Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men, the original Avenue register, records his name as Harry L. Coombes.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour