| Service number | 421683 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Warrant Officer |
| Unit | No. 79 Squadron |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 22 September 1945 |
| Place of Death | Halmahera Island, Netherlands East Indies |
| Cause of Death | Accidental |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Ambon War Cemetery, Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia |
| Source | AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force |
Roll of Honour William Charles Leahy
Location on the Roll of Honour
William Charles Leahy's name is located at panel 104 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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