| Regimental number | 1958 |
| Place of birth | Ardrossan, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| School | Ardrossan Public School, Ardrossan, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 21 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Ardrossan, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Leitch, Ardrossan, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Served for 7 years in Royal Navy. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Somme, France |
| Age at death | 39 |
| Place of burial | Etaples Military Cemetery (Plot IX, Row F, Grave No. 11A), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 86 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LEITCH John |