Private John Leak, VC

Private John Leak, VC

Date of birth	1892	Portsmouth, England
Date and unit at enlistment (ORs)	1915-01-28	9 Battalion
Date wounded	1915-08-21	Wounded at Mouquet Farm.
Date of honour or award	1916-07-23	Awarded Victoria Cross for action at Pozieres, France whilst serving with 9 Battalion, 3 Brigade, 1 Division as a Private
Date wounded	1918-03-07	Gassed.
Date of discharge	1919-05-31
Date of death	1972-10-20