Leo Patrick Kane (1893 - 1969)

Born 29 May 1893 in Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Leo Kane was born in the Colony of Victoria (1851-1900)

Leo Kane is an Anzac who served in World War One.

Private Leo Kane served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I
Service started: 08 Mar 1916
Unit(s): 28th Infantry Battalion
Service ended: 10 Apr 1919

Leo Kane was awarded the British War Medal.

Leo Kane was awarded the Victory Medal.

Leo Patrick Kane was born on 29 May 1893 in Abbotsford, Victoria. He was the son of John Kane. ^{[1] [2]}

Leo Patrick Kane served in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in World War 1. His enlistment date was 08 Mar 1916. His next of kin on enlistment was: Father, John Kane, Nerrim South Gippsland, Victoria. His address when he enlisted was Jarrahdale, Western Australia. His occupation when he enlisted was Mill hand. His unit was: 28th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement. His rank was Private. His Regimantal Number was: 5034. Returned to Australia 10 April 1919. ^{[2] [3]}

Leo Patrick Kane died on 14 Jul 1969 and was buried in the Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, Victoria. ^{[1] [2] [4]}

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} FindAGrave, database and images, memorial page for Leo Patrick Kane; Born: 29 May 1893 Victoria, Australia; Died: 17 Jul 1969; Cemetery: Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, Victoria; Find A Grave: Memorial #231324800; created by: ! woowoo; accessed: 04 Feb 2023
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} World War 1 Service: Veteran Details for Leo Patrick Kane for Service with the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Regimental Number: 5034; Rank: Private; Unit: 28th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement; Enlistment Date: 08 Mar 1916; Returned to Australia 10 April 1919 Link to UNSW AIF Project Record: accessed 04 Feb 2023
3. ↑ World War 1 Service Record: National Archives Australia: 7361831
4. ↑ Victoria Death Index: (Victoria Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 04 Feb 2023). Index entry for Leo Patrick KANE, Year: 1969; Parents: KANE John Francis and Hannora Mary GLEESON; Spouse: -; Death Place: Heidelberg; Birth Place: Collingwood; Age: 76; Reg. Number: 15751/1969