World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 9th Battalion of the Queensland Australian Imperial Forces. In actions at Pozieres France, July 23, 1916, Private Leak ran forward under heavy machine gun fire and threw three booms into the German trench lines. When his position was being driven back by the enemy, he continued to throw bombs and was the last to withdraw until reinforcements arrived to recapture the whole trench. For most conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 9th Battalion of the Queensland Australian Imperial Forces. In actions at Pozieres France, July 23, 1916, Private Leak ran forward under heavy machine gun fire and threw three booms into the German trench lines. When his position was being driven back by the enemy, he continued to throw bombs and was the last to withdraw until reinforcements arrived to recapture the whole trench. For most conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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