| Regimental number | 2622 |
| Place of birth | Cowleys Creek Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Address | Dandenong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Mrs H Leitch, Scott Street, Dandenong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2622A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified 'Work at Villeret on 18 September 1918.' Recommendation date: Military Medal 'Work at Villeret on 18 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the period 16th/17th September, 1918, to 11th November, 1918. During the attack on VILLERET on 18th September, 1918, Sergeant LEITCH showed great coolness in the handling of his Lewis Gun and determination in controlling his Section whilst in action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
