Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918

Gunner Leslie Arthur Rossi, in the Powell Studio in Swanage, England, prior to embarking for

France, 1917.  Courtesy of Bron Rossi.

Rossi L A        Gunner    25987    Leslie Arthur     3 Div Amm Column    19    Munition worker    Single    R C       

Address:    Ascot Vale, The Parade, 236   

Next of Kin:    Rossi, L, father, 236 The Parade, Ascot Vale   

Enlisted:    3 Feb 1916      

Embarked:     A67 Orsova 1 Aug 1916   

Prior service: 2 years Senior Cadets; 3 months 58 Inf Regt.

Relatives on Active Service:

Ross-F-W-Pte-6459 brother

Parkhouse Camp
Salisbury Plains
28.9.1916

 Dear Maude
Just a line to let you know that I am still well and having a good time.  We are going to London tomorrow so I will tell you all about it in my next letter.  Hoping you are well. I will now close.  Letter following.  I remain your loving Boy, Les.
PS Excuse scribble got 5 minutes to catch mail.

Les married Maude in 1921.

Gunner Leslie Rossi, back row, far left, with a group of trainees at the Powell Studio, Swanage, England, prior to embarkation for France.  Annotated on the back, "With love from Les, 22/1/17". Courtesy of Bron Rossi.

Shortly after arriving at Etaples in March 1917, Les was transferred to the 4th Divisional Ammunition Column where he remained until close to the end of the war, at which time he was transferred to the 10th Field Artillery Brigade.

War Service Commemorated 

Cordite Factory Honour Board

Essendon Gazette Roll of Honour With the Colours