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Leslie Martyn Player (1891–1981)

Leslie Martyn Player, n.d. photographer unknown

Leslie Martyn Player, n.d. photographer unknown

from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour

LESLIE MARTYN PLAYER was born on 24th December, 1891, at Adelaide, South Australia. He was educated at St. Peter’s College, Adelaide, and the University of Sydney. He entered the service of the Bank in July, 1909, at Kalgoorlie, W.A., and was transferred in August, 1914, to the Inspector’s staff at the Head Office. He was appointed ledger-keeper at Ryde, New South Wales, in October, 1914, and transferred to Moruya, as teller, in June, 1915.

Leslie Martyn Player enlisted on 19th July, 1915, and was a member of the 13th Battalion of the A.I.F. He served in France with distinction and was promoted to corporal in May, 1916; to second-lieutenant on 27th April, 1917, and to lieutenant on 3rd October, 1917. For his bravery in leading two men and rushing a German machine-gun position, killing the crew, and capturing the gun, Lieutenant Player was awarded the Military Cross.

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'Player, Leslie Martyn (1891–1981)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/player-leslie-martyn-23621/text32599, accessed 13 September 2024.

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Leslie Martyn Player, n.d. photographer unknown

Leslie Martyn Player, n.d. photographer unknown

from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Schroeder, Leslie Martyn
  • Sterling, Leslie Martyn
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24 December, 1891
Gilbert Town, South Australia, Australia

Death

24 March, 1981 (aged 89)
Darling Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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