| Regimental number | 1070 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool, Lancashire, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | c/o Smith Bros, Mantung, River Murray, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.1 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Joh Thos Leigh, 29 Hero Street, Bootle, England |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Royal Engineers, British Army. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Field Ambulance 4, Section B |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ruahine', 12 May 1918; discharged (medically unfit: disordered action of the heart), Adelaide, 27 September 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 54 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LEIGH John Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
