Leslie Milo FORSYTH was the youngest son of Elizabeth Emily Milner CROMPTON/COX and her second husband, Thomas Taylor FORSYTH.

Source: Australian Electoral Roll Thomas Taylor FORSYTH is not mentioned. 35 Raglan Street has been demolished.

Much of Leslie Milo FORSYTH physical characteristics have been gleaned from his army ‘Attestation Paper of Persons Enlisted for Service Abroad’ completed and signed on 13 November 1915 in Ross, Tasmania. These state that he was born at Mt Jeffcott, Donald, Victoria on 20 October 1888. He named his mother, Elizabeth FORSYTH of Bayswater, Victoria, as his Next of Kin. When Leslie signed he stated that he was single, 27 years and 1 month old, a blacksmith by trade having been apprenticed to H.V. McKay Sunshine Harvester Co. for four years and that he had no previous military service. Leslie was 5ft 7¼in (1.7m) tall, and weighed 12 stone (76.2kg). He had a dark complexion, blue eyes and black hair. Right: Leslie Milo Forsyth in 1912 The Sunshine Harvester works, of the agricultural implement industrialist H.V. McKay, was established in Ballarat. In 1906, his factory and many of his employees moved to Sunshine Harvester Works, at Braybrook Junction, named after his major product the Sunshine Harvester; the first successful combine harvester in Australia. McKay rapidly expanded the factory to become the largest manufacturing plant in Australia which, at its peak, employed nearly 3,000 workers. McKay's Sunshine Estate (later known simply as Sunshine) was built as a Garden City for the works employees but was later reputed to be the 'Birmingham of Australia'. In 1942 Leslie enlisted again in Sunshine.

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	Above: McKay's works at Sunshine, Melbourne Left: McKay's Sunshine Harvester

Blacksmithing in Queenstown Tasmania

Source: Australian Electoral Roll This reference had great significance throughout Leslie's war service. Queenstown's history has long been tied to the mining industry. This mountainous area was first explored in 1862. In 1881 alluvial gold was discovered at Mount Lyell, prompting the formation of the Mount Lyell Gold Mining Company. Eleven years later, the company began searching for copper, changing its name to Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company.

In 1901 Queenstown was flourishing and eleven blast furnaces were at the smelting plant. By 1914 the company had its own hydro-electric power scheme. Above: Queenstown, Tasmania 1912 at the time of the North Mount Lyell fire disaster in which 42 men were killed Left: Mount Lyell smelters circa 1915

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Right: An undated postcard of the Mount Lyell copper excavation Photographic source Top:: 1912 North Mt Lyell Mining Disaster Cards Centre: Australian Mining History Association Right: Tasmanian History - Mount Lyell Thomas Francis Nankivell and his brother George Nankivell were the photographer in Queenstown for many, many years.

Enlistment A medical examination at Ross, Tasmania on 16 November 1915 found Leslie to be fit for active service and he was appointed to the 'Miners 3 Coy' on the same day at ex-showground known as Claremont Camp, Tasmania. Also in chilly and remote Tasmania was Leslie COULTER a mining engineer also for Mt Lyell Mining and Railway Company who would be commissioned Second Lieutenant. As a 26 year old Lieutenant and later as Captain Coulter, he commanded No. 3 Company. Major Coulter DSO, MID(2) command 3rd Australian Tunnelling Company (3ATC) until wounded at Fromelles. It is possible to speculate that Coulter chose his men at Claremont Camp from the Mt Lyell contingency. Right: A map locating Queenstown and Ross, Tasmania

Leslie then transferred to the newly formed Australian Mining Corps at the Casula Camp, near Liverpool on the western outskirts of Sydney, where he was appointed provisional Corporal on 18 December 1915. Left: Troops march past at Claremont Camp, Tasmania, circa 1914

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Above: Miners Battalion parade at Casula Camp 1916 Source: Tunnellers research website

Above: Modern map locating Liverpool, NSW, the location of Casula Camp

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Departing overseas

On Monday 21 February the Sydney Morning Herald reported the Miners Battalion taking ship to Melbourne.

A civic parade in the Domain, Sydney on Saturday 19 February 1916, 'was Sydney's public and official farewell to the Miner's Battalion of which much has been heard. . . . a large crowd of relations and friends of the departing Miners lined the four sides of the parade ground, the saluting base being at the harbour end.' Sixty police and 100 Garrison Military Police were on hand 'to keep the crowds within bounds. The scene was an inspiriting one. On the extreme right flank, facing the saluting base, were companies of the Rifle Club School; next came a detachment of the 4th King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, then the bands of the Light Horse, Liverpool Depot, and the Miners’ Battalion on the left, rank upon rank.'   In the march past the Miners' battalion held pride of place, moving as men whose physique was perfect, whose limbs were supple and who had a just pride in their regiment. It was remarked on all sides that their faces and arms were brown and their uniforms as they swung past in long lines of easy quick step round after round of applause greeted them.' Source: Sydney Morning Herald 23 February 1916

Leslie embarked from Sydney, New South Wales with the Australian Mining Corps on 20 February 1916 on board HMAT A38 Ulysses. (Left) Ulysses arrived in Melbourne, Victoria on 22 February and the Miners were camped at Broadmeadows while additional stores and equipment were loaded onto Ulysses. Another parade was held at the Broadmeadows camp on 1 March, the Mining’ Corps being inspected by the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth Military Forces.

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On 22 February 1916 Lt. Col. FEWTRILL led the Miners' Corps past the Victorian Federal Parliament House, where the Governor-General, Sir Donald Munro FERGUSON took the salute. The following day the Melbourne daily, The Argus, commented that the Miners 'who in civilian life followed various occupations, possess a robustness that does not fail to create a striking impression.' The Mining Corps comprised 1303 members at the time they embarked with a Headquarters of 40; No.1 Company – 390; No.2 Company – 380; No.3 Company – 392, and 101 members of the 1st Reinforcements. Source: The Argus newspaper 23 February 1916

Departing Melbourne on 1 March, Ulysses sailed to Fremantle, Western Australia where a further 53 members of the Corps were embarked. The ship hit an uncharted reef when leaving Fremantle harbour, stripping the plates for 40 feet (12m) and, although there was a gap in the outside plate, the inner bilge plates were not punctured. The men on board nicknamed her ‘Useless’. The Miners were off-loaded and sent to the Blackboy Hill Camp where further training was conducted. After a delay of about a month due to Ulysses requiring repairs The Mining Corps sailed for the European Theatre on 1 April 1916.

The ship arrived at Suez, Egypt on 22 April, departing for Port Said the next day; then on to Alexandria. The Captain of the ship was reluctant to take Ulysses out of the Suez Canal because he felt the weight of the ship made it impossible to manoeuvre in the situation of a submarine attack. The Mining Corps was transhipped to HMAT B1 Ansonia for the final legs to Marseilles, France via Valetta, Malta. Arriving at Marseilles on 5 May, most of the men entrained for Hazebrouck where they arrived to set up their first camp on 8 May 1916.

For the remainder of 1916, Leslie worked with the 3ATC in Sectors at Wytschaete, Fromelles, Laventie-Fauquissart, Chapigney and Tilleloy. During 1917 the unit worked on various projects at Loos, Hill 70, Arras, Lens and Vermelles. Leslie was promoted to Temporary Sergeant on 15 April 1917 when Sgt Reid had been evacuated with a gunshot wound. When Reid did not return Leslie's promotion to Sergeant was confirmed on 29 July 1917. Left: 3ATC shoulder patch

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Leslie was wounded by a gas shell on 10 April 1918.

South of Givenchy along the front where the rest of the 3rd Australian Tunnelling Company was operating, the British 1/5th Leicestershires reported events on and following April 8:

…the enemy’s artillery was never silent. Mustard gas was fired into the vast plain east of Vermelles and Philosphe almost without intermission … for three days we remained in support and the whole time the plain behind us was full of gas. The artillery suffered most heavily for they could not always wear masks, and after the first 24 hours there was a continuous stream of blinded gunners helping each other back across the road to Philosphe – a terrible sight.

The Australian tunnellers in the Bethune coalfield salient south of the La Bassee Canal did not escape the onslaught. Over the course of 8 and 9 April, the opening two days of the St George offensive, Sergeants 4996 John HARRIS and 1004 James FOGARTY, along with thirty-two other sappers from No.2 Section, were evacuated from the Vermelles sector suffering the effects of gas shell poisoning. On the following day, Sergeant 1005 Leslie FORSYTH and eight sappers from No.4 Section were evacuated from the nearby La Rutoire Plain sector, also victims of a gas attack.

Source: Finlayson

Left: An Abstract from the 399th casualty list Hobart Mercury 11 May 1918, page 7, recording Leslie's gassing. The list of wounded is preceded by the names of those 'Killed in action', Died of wounds', and the 'Missing' After treatment at a Casualty Clearing Station, Leslie was transferred to Hospital Transport 27 on 12 April and then admitted to the 1st Canadian General Hospital at Estaples on 13 April. On 19 April he was transferred to the 6th Convalescent Depot at Boulogne and on 24 April he was transferred to the 5th Convalescent Depot at Cayeaux. In May he was transferred to the 17th Convalescent Depot, also at Cayeaux, and from there was transferred to the 19th Convalescent Depot at Harve on 7 May, where he remained until 6 July when he was returned to the Australian General Base Depot (A.G.B.D.) at Rouelles, re-joining his unit on 23 August. He was promoted to the position of Company Quarter Master Sergeant of “C” Section on 1 October 1918. The 3rd Australian Tunnelling Company ‘End of War’ Report records:

On 12/10/18, a Musketry and Bayonet Fighting competition between Tunnelling Coys. in the 5th Army took place at the 5th Army Mine School at Linghem.

Two teams were chosen from the 3rd Aust. Tnlg. Coy. to compete on that day, and on the 1st of the month (October) the teams were taken in hand by Lieut. J.B. Shaw M.C. who supervised the musketry practice and the training in bayonet fighting exercises carried out by Sgt. L.M. FORSYTH. [Note: The Company took 1st prize in 2 of the events earning a Bronze Medallion and a Silver Medallion and earned a Silver Cup for the Aggregate Score throughout.]

A great deal of the credit for the success of the 3rd Aust.Tnlg. Coy’s team in these competitions was due to Sgt. Forsyth for the energetic interest he took in training the men in Bayonet exercises.

The 3rd Australian Tunnelling Company ‘End of War’ Report also records:

On 2/11/18, 4748 Spr. CORKERY D.F. was wounded and missing. Afterwards reported killed in action. This regrettable incident removed a young energetic and high spirited sapper from the ranks of the Tunnellers. He, with Sgt. Forsyth, was engaged in investigation work in forward areas, believed to be protected by advanced infantry patrols. They were fired on at close range and a sniper’s bullet found Sapper Corkery. He fell shot through the stomach, and insisted on Sgt. Forsyth leaving him knowing he was beyond assistance.

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Sgt. Forsyth when quite convinced there was no hope sought shelter followed by snipers fire.

Above: Leslie Milo FORSYTH's MM gazette

Finlayson [op.cit.] - Chapter 12/Note 34: “During one such souvenir expedition on 2 November, Sapper 4748 Daniel Corkery was spotted by a German sniper and killed.”

Above: The Military Medal, which although equal to the Military Cross (MC,) it was ranked below an MC and the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) in order of precedence. For this action Leslie was awarded the Military Medal in 1919. His record shows he received the 1914/15 Star, his British War Medal (35183) on 12 October 1921 and his Victory Medal (34925) on 8 November 1922. His documents were sent to the Repatriation Department, St Kilda, Victoria in July 1926. The award was posted in the Australian Gazette of 11 December 1919.

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After the Armistice Leslie enjoyed some leave in Paris between 30 November and 7 December 1918. Re-joining his unit, Leslie contributed to the re-construction work being undertaken including re- building of roads and bridges, refurbishment of water and drainage infrastructure and the locating and disarming of mines and booby-traps left behind by the Germans. He was granted another period of leave between 26 February and 5 March 1919, marching out of the 3rd Australian Tunnelling Company to the A.G.B.D. on 10 March for repatriation to Australia.

‘Blacksmithing - to gain experience in Steel Rolling’ in Middlesbrough

Leslie was granted leave for non-military employment (NME) from 5 April to 5 July 1919 with full military pay and 6/- (30p) per day subsistence to attending Dorman, Long & Co Ltd, Britannia Works, Middlesbrough. The reason stated for the NME was ‘blacksmithing - to gain experience in Steel Rolling’. He was issued with a suit to the value of £2 5 shillings 6 pence (£2.27½); overalls valued at 14 shillings11 pence (75p) and a cap at 3/- (15p), and was given rail warrants to and from Middlesbrough to the value of £1 6 shillings and 6 pence (£1.32½). Left: Steel rolling in Britannia Works 1977

The NME scheme that was set up in England as part of the repatriation process to provide soldiers with civilian skills that they could use on their return to Australia. Right: A steel rolling mill at the Dorman Long Ormesby rolling mill circa 1954. This illustrates the machinery that Leslie may have trained on.

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Left: An undated photograph of the Dorman Long Rolling Mill Right: A Dorman Long advertisement, showing hot rolling, from 1925

Left: A map locating Britannia Works in 1959. This was only a part of the Dorman Long complex which extended along the banks of the River Tees to the sea. Apart for the Test House, this site has been demolished to be replaced by modern lighter industry. The Riverside Stadium, home of Middlesbrough Football Club is now situated within the Britannia meander loop.

Dorman Long, established in 1875, was based in Middlesbrough in the north-east England. It was a major steel producer, which diversified into bridge building, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1924. Now it manufacturers steel components and construction equipment for bridges and other structures, Right:The Dornan Long Test House tested the steel used in the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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On 03 September 1919 Leslie embarked in London for return to Australia on board Euripides as Acting RQMS at Warrant Officer Class 2 rank as the ship's quartermaster for the voyage. He disembarked at Melbourne, Victoria on 02 October 1919 and was discharged in the 3rd Military District on 12 December 1919. He returned to Queenstown, Tasmania. Left: HMAT A14 Euripides

Source: Australian Electoral Roll

On enlistment, Leslie had made an allotment from his military pay of 7/- per diem to Miss Lucy Agnes TONKS ¹, Post Office, Queenstown, Tasmania. In November 1919, Miss TONKS wrote to the Military Pay Master seeking the amount she had drawn as she wished to return it to Leslie. The allotment had been drawn for a period of 439 days and Miss TONKS was advised the total amount drawn was £153.13.0 (£153.65)

Footnote 1

It is believed that this is Lucy Agnes TONKS, born 07 July 1895 at Oatlands, Tasmania to Richard TONKS and Martha Jane PARNELL, who married 1875 at Oatlands Tasmania - (Ref: Colonial Tasmania Family Links). In 1917, Lucy Agnes TONKS married William Corbett DAVIS (Ref page no 0992, Ancestry marriage index), who was born at Ballarat East in 1891 (Ref: 8849), in Tasmania. Perhaps, Lucy found a new love whilst Leslie was at war or she may just have been Leslie's 'good friend'. Lucy and William moved to Melbourne and lived at Parkdale and B right on where William worked as a butcher and Lucy on house duties. William was buried on 13 December 1966, aged 75 (Ref: 27621, Ancestry death index). Lucy was buried on 08 April 1975 aged 79 (Ref: 7842, Ancestry death index). Her daughter, Peggy Mary STARR, buried 18 January 2002 aged 82 and her son-in-law Francis J STARR, buried 16 June 2000 aged 81, are also buried in Grave 41, Section 245 of the Cheltenham Memorial Park, Roman Catholic Plot. Source: Ian Stephens

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His marriage to Beatrice MOORE

In early 1920 Leslie Milo FORSYTH spent some time farming in the Peechelba, Victoria before marrying Beatrice MOORE in July 1920

The early life of Beatrice MOORE

Beatrice MOORE was born in the first quarter 1890 (GRO ref: Sunderland10a 604) in Middleton-in-Teesdale. However, according to the 1891 census she was recorded as Harriet, the first child of Joseph Henry and Elizabeth Ann MOORE.

1891 Census   Sun/Mon 5/6th April 1891
Source:       FHL Film  TNA Ref RG12
              Piece: 4082; Folio 138; Page 18; Sched: 122
Dwelling:     Rose Terrace, Rose and Crown Inn
Place:        Middleton, County Durham, England

Name                Rel Mar Age Occupation                  Birthplace
Joseph H Moore     Head  M  36  Inn Keeper                  Yorks, Middlesbrough
Elizabeth A Moore  Wife  M  40                              Co. Durham, Norton
Harriet H B Moore  Dau       1                              Co. Durham, Middleton-in-Teesdale
Eleanor J Neale    Serv  U  21  General Servant (Domestic)  London

Beatrice's father, Joseph Henry MOORE died on the third quarter of 1895 (GRO ref: Stockton 10a 49). In the fourth quarter of 1896 her mother remarried to Richard RACE (GRO ref: Stockton 10a 98). By 1901 Beatrice had moved to Stockton-on-Tees, where she continued to live through to the 1911 census.

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Hoverbox Photo Gallery - Middleton-in-Teesdale, December 2011

Above: Map locating Middleton-in-Teesdale, Middlesbrough and the area of Stockton where Beatrice lived. Click on the image to open a larger map.

Her mother remarries and the family move to Stockton-on-Tees

1901 Census   Sun/Mon 31st March/1st April 1901
Source:       FHL Film  TNA Ref RG13
              Piece: 4622; Folio: 110;  Page: 12; Sched:  
Dwelling:     44 Edward Street
Place:        Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England

Name             Rel  Mar Age  Occupation         Status    Birthplace
Richard Race    Head   M  53   Bricklayer (House) Employer  Yorks, Appleton-le-
Elizabeth Race  Wife   M  51                                Durham, Norton
George O Race    Son   S  24   Iron Dresser       Worker    Durham, Stockton
Frank Race       Son   S  19   Groom (Domestic)   Worker    Durham, Stockton
Thomas S Race    Son   S  21   Groom (Domestic)   Worker    Durham, Stockton
Edith Race       Dau   S  15                                Durham, Stockton
Beatrice Moore   Dau   S  11                                Durham, Middleton-in-Teesdale
Joseph Moore     Son   S   8                                Durham, Middleton-in-Teesdale

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	Above: An overview of Edward Street, Stockton Left: 44 Edward Street, Stockton where Beatrice lived with her mother and Richard Race

These terraced houses were built south of the tramway on the land of West End House and just north of the Stockport Hospital.

The family lived in a three bed roomed terrace house in what is now described as a 'popular residential area of Stockton'. Average house prices in Edward Street were £69000 in 2011.

1911 Census:      Sun/Mon 2nd April/3rd April 1911
Source:   TNA Ref:        RG14 PN29556  
          Reg. Gen. Ref:  RG78 PN1717A  En.Dist:  10  Sched: 212
          RegDist:  Stockton  SubDist: Stockton
Dwelling: 16 Ewbank Street              
Place:    Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham             
Rooms in dwelling, other than scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom: 6
Years married: 14 years         
Children:      None 

Name                Rel Mar Age Occupation            Status Birthplace 
Richard Race       Head  M  64  Brick Layer Houses    Worker Yorks,  Swinton
Elizabeth Ann Race Wife  M  62                        Durham, Norton
Frank Race         Son   S  29  Brass Dresser         Worker Durham, Stockton
Beatrice Moore     StDau S  21  Confectioners Assist. Worker Durham, Middleton in Teesdale 
Joseph Henry Moore StSon S  18  Apprentice Plumber    Worker Durham, Middleton in Teesdale

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Ewbank Street has been demolished to be replaced by the modern houses of Ewbank Drive, built on the old road footprint. Tarring Street, built since the 1899 survey on land known as West End Gardens, runs parallel to Ewbank Street/Drive. It is assumed that the Race/Moore family lived in a similar property. The average price for a two bed roomed (3.4m x 3m and 3.6m x 2.6m) house in Tarring Street, with bath room, lounge (4m x 3.4m), dining room (3.6m x 3.2m) and kitchen (3m x 1.5m), is £56 500 (2011). Right: Tarring Street, Stockton 2011

Left: Tarring Street circa 1985

Right: Ewbank Drive, Stockton 2011 Modern Ewbank Drive, has been replaced by red brick bungalows and terraced houses. Side road are built on the historical footprint. The 1899 map of Stockton shows that the development around Ewbank Street backed up to the North Eastern Railway's Eaglescliff to North Stockton line. Behind Ewbank Street, were the allotment of West End Gardens, where the post 1899 Tarring Street was built.

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In 1899, to the south of Ewbank Street were two large houses, their garden and gate 'lodges'.  It is assumed that this area was also developed at a similar time. To the west of the railway, some development had taken place but this was still an area of open park, tennis courts, band stand, walk ways and ponds donated by the Ropner family. Right: Ewbank Road, Stockton 2011. Number 16 is thought to be where the bungalows now stand.

Beatrice, embarked from London on the Bahia Catillo on 17 April 1920 as Leslie's fiancée, suggesting that the couple had possibly met at Dorman Long. Right: Bahia Catillo in its wartime role as His Majesty's Transport

Above: Beatrice Moore's embarkation record Source: The National Archives (TNA) BT27

Seventy nine days later the couple married. Their witnesses were Leslie's half-sister, by William Henry COX and her husband.

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Left: A map of showing Beatrice's homes in Edward Street and Ewing Street and Tarring Street (top right and built later than 1899), in Stockton 1899 Click on the map to open an A4 landscape map of Stockton from railway to river. It is possible that Richard RACE died in the fourth quarter of 1917 (GRO ref: Stockton 10a 70). Elizabeth Ann died in the fourth quarter of 1938 (GRO ref: Durham North 10a 507). The registration district of Durham North did not include Stockton. Stockton was about 4 miles (6km) from the possibility of war work in Middlesbrough, where she may have met Leslie. However, a search of Dorman Long salary and wages books 2 shows no entries under the name of Moore or Forsyth. It is also possible that, since Beatrice was in retail Leslie met her in her shop. Or he may have been in 'digs' with the family, complimenting out a widows income. It is interesting to note that, in 1901, George Patterson lived in Webster Street, which is the street east of the allotments. In the fourth quarter of 1902 George Patterson married Lavinia Thomas, who was the great granddaughter of Elizabeth Crompton, born 1811. Elizabeth Crompton was Caleb's sister. In 1911 Beatrice Moore and Lavinia Thomas (sheet 8) lived within 500m of each other.

Footnote 2

Source: Teesside Archives: Dorman Long Collection BS.DL/8/15     Leavers book BS.DL/8/3/2    Departmental salaries BS.DL/8/3/3/1 Britannia Salaries BS.DL/8/4/2    Salaries book BS.DL/8/14/1  Register of male employees

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Married life in Australia

The Electoral Rolls for 1931 showed that Leslie and Beatrice lived at 60 Adelaide Street, Sunshine. Left: 60 Adelaide Street, Sunshine 2010 Leslie wrote to Base Records on 7 November 1930 from 60 Adelaide Street, Sunshine, Victoria, seeking information on his long estranged father who he believed had enlisted in the AIF as Tom McDONALD 3, and was believed to be about 61 when he returned to Australia in 1918/19.

The 1937 Electoral Roll shows that the family had moved 2.5km to Morris Street, to the south-east of Adelaide Street. The bungalow appears to have a single bedroom and three reception on 446 sqm. In October 2009 the property was listed at $A300000 plus. This is 1.7km from Harvester Road and Foundry Road, suggesting Leslie still worked at the Harvester/Massey Ferguson works. Above: 125 Morris Street, Sunshine 2010

Footnote 3

Leslie's brother had encountered his father in 1918/1919, and his father had visited Leslie for about 20 minutes at Peechelba about 1921. Leslie believed his father had continued to serve at the Maribyrnong Remount Depot on Guard Duty after the war and was believed to be in the Finley, New South Wales area. Base records reply of 11 November stated they were unable to identify Tom MacDonald from the information provided by Leslie.

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On 8 April 1942 Leslie enlisted from Morris Street for service in World War Two. V353303 Lieutenant Leslie Milo FORSYTH served with the Volunteer Defence Force until his discharge on 31 October 1945. Beatrice was his Next-of-Kin.

Their death

When Beatrice FORSYTH died in 1948 at 125 Morris Street, Leslie Milo FORSYTH continued to live there whilst he worked on as a blacksmith.

By 1963 he had retired and moved to 19 Glengala Road, 1km from Morris Street. This appears to be a three bedroomed property on a 604sqm plot. This may be the home of one of his daughters. Left: 19 Glengala Road, Sunshine 2010

Source: Australian Electoral Roll

Leslie Milo FORSYTH died at the home of his unmarried daughter, Gladys Lesley FORSYTH, in Heidelberg, Victoria in 1966, aged 77. Left: The approximate position of 187 Brighton Road, Elwell

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Sources:

• © Baldy, Donna, 2008 - updated 2011 of Tunnellers research website. With permission.
• Finlayson, Damien, 'Crumps and Camouflets - Australian Tunnelling Companies on the Western Front', Big Sky Publishing, Newport NSW, 2010
• Mapping our Ancestors - 1005 Forsyth LM B2455
• Stephens, Ian, for family research

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