| Regimental number | 6590 |
| Place of birth | Yelma, New South Wales |
| School | Ginghi Provisional School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Yelma, Rylstone, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, D Leighton, Rylstone, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 22.10 |
| Place of burial | Borre British Cemetery (Plot II, Row C, Grave No. 31), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 29 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: David and Emily LEIGHTON, Yelma, via Rylstone, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'He was reconnoitring the enemy's position with a patrol and attacked an enemy post, which he captured, taking seven prisoners and killing two of the garrison. Later, he was severely wounded leading a party against an enemy machine gun position. The courage and dash of this N.C.O. were conspicuous and he led his men with great determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2201 Pte Osmond John LEIGHTON, 6th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 16 March 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
