| Regimental number | 4128 |
| Place of birth | Port Clinton South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 42 Cremorne Street, New Parkside, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M McLeay, 42 Cremorne Street, New Parkside, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Field Ambulance 4, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'He showed exceeding great gallantry, on 11th April 1917 at R.A.P. C.9.d. working to C. 14.d. in carrying many casualties to a place of safety. On one occasion there was concentrated enemy artillery fire on a "Tank" which passed close to the bearer relay station - Lance Corporal McLEAY under this fire and when the remainder of his squad were killed or wounded immediately carried off one of them on his back and continued to show a great example of courage and devotion to duty for many hours afterwards.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |