| Regimental number | 2187 |
| Place of birth | Garstang England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Kirkcaldy, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eleanor Leathley, Fernlea, Ben Rhydding, Yorkshire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During an operation near Merris on June 28th 1918, Sgt LEATHLEY performed excellent patrol work. When identification was required immediately before the advance of the Battalion he with four of his platoon moved out on patrol and by skilfully manoeuvring was able to surround an enemy post. Sgt. LEATHLEY with two men rushed the post, captured one of the enemy and killed 2 who tried to escape. Later he led his platoon to the attack and by good leadership captured his objective and personally supervised the consolidation. His work throughout was excellent and greatly helped in making the operation a success.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
