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Leonard Ackerman was Born
On the 3rd of September Leonard Ackerman was born. He was born Nambour, Queensland, by his mother Mrs Mary Elizabeth Ackerman. -
Date Enlisted
On the 11th of November 1915, Leonard Ackerman enlisted into going into war. He enlisted in Brisbane, QLD. -
Date Ship Sailed
On the 22nd of June 1916, Leonard Ackerman's ship, HMAT Demosthenes was shipped of to war. -
41st Battalion, Demosthenes, Machine Gun
On the 22nd of June 1916, Leonard Ackerman was in the Machine Gun Section, he was apart of the 41st Battalion and embarked the troopship A64 called the "Demosthenes. -
Appointed to England
On the 24th of October 1916 Leonard Ackerman and the 41st Battalion was appointed to England (L/Cpl). -
France
On the 24th of November 1916, Leonard Ackerman proceeded overseas to France. -
Promotion
On the 17th of August 1917, Leonard Ackerman was promoted to Corporal, this is one level below a Sergeant. -
Second Promotion
On the 14th of the 10th 1917, Leonard Ackerman was promoted again to Sergeant. -
Rouelles, France
On the 22nd of December 1917 Leonard Ackerman marched in Rouelles France. -
Wounded
On the 8th of the 1st 1918, Sgt Leonard Ackerman, was wounded in action (France). -
Hospital
On the 15th on the 8th 1918, Leonard Ackerman was admitted to King George Military Hospital with a head fracture. -
Returned To Australia
On the 10th of December 1918, Sgt Leonard Ackerman returned to Australia. With minimal to no injury. -
Death
On the 26th of August 1967, Leonard Ackerman died in Nambour.
