| Regimental number | 28323 |
| Place of birth | Port Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Rubber worker |
| Address | 217 Rouse Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, D Leyden, 217 Rouse Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 4, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/32/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Villers-Bretonneux on 7 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 7th August 1918, an enemy shell caused an explosion in a number of Tanks parked near VILLERS BRETONNEUX. The tanks were loaded with bombs, gun cotton, S.A.A., Trench Mortars, etc., but at grave personal risk while exposed to heavy enemy shell fire and violent explosions, No. 3812 gunner W.L. ATKINSON and No. 28323 Gunner J.J. LEYDEN assisted the Tank Corps Officer to save the tanks. By their courageous actions they set a fine example and rendered invaluable assistance in saving a number of tanks from certain destruction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
