Leslie Averill

Leslie Averill

Birth nameLeslie Cecil Lloyd Averill
Born(1897-03-25)25 March 1897
Died4 June 1981(1981-06-04) (aged 84)
Allegiance New Zealand
Service / branch New Zealand Military Forces
RankSecond Lieutenant
Unit4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Battles / wars
AwardsOrder of St Michael and St George
Military Cross
RelationsAlfred Averill (father)
Other workDoctor
Medical administrator

Leslie Cecil Lloyd Averill CMG MC FRCS (25 March 1897 – 4 June 1981) was a New Zealand soldier who served during the First World War on the Western Front. After the war, he became a doctor and established a private practice in his hometown of Christchurch. He also served as a medical administrator and community leader.