Mr Alfred Esquilant received word yesterday that his second son, Bombardier Leslie Thomas Esquilant, had been killed in action in France. Bombardier Esquilant was in his twenty-second year. He went away in the 11th Reinforcements as a member of the New Zealand Field Artillery, and served in Egypt before going to France. Before enlisting he was in the employ of Mr J. R. Morris, photographer. The deceased soldier was very popular and was a keen sportsman. He was an ardent Territorial, and was particularly interested in all matters pertaining to gunnery, of which he had a remarkable knowledge for one so young. Mr Esquilant has another son at the front. -Evening Star, 19/10/1917.
Leslie Esquilant was killed in action at a time of fierce fighting during the Battle of Passchendaele. The Battery he served in was supporting attacking troops and it is likely that he was a victim of the inevitable counter-battery fire from German guns protecting their troops.
FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE
IN MEMORIAM
ESQUILANT. — In loving and constant memory of Bombardier Leslie Esquilant, who died gloriously one year ago.
For the birthplaces of Freedom and the liberties of man.
— Inserted by an English friend. -Otago Daily Times, 28/9/1918.
Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin.
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