| Regimental number | 938 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Passifield Street, Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.6 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Leach, Passifield Street, Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Randwick, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 57 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wahehe', 10 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 15 July 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N40011. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 49 |
| Place of burial | Woronora Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LEACH Joseph Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
