| Regimental number | 604 |
| Place of birth | Carcoar New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Cousin, Anber Gordon, Trangie, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery and devotion to duty. On the 4th July, 1918, during the attack on HAMEL, Corporal LEIGHTON showed exemplary courage and devotion to duty while in charge of his Signal Section. Under heavy enemy fire he pushed forward with the leading wave, and was successful in immediately establishing communication with Battalion Headquarters. Throughout the whole operation in spite of heavy enemy shell fire, he succeeded in keeping his lines intact and, although wounded, he refused to leave until his Unit was relieved on the second day of the operation. By his conduct during the whole operation he set a splendid example to the other members of this Section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
