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John Leak
| John Leak | |
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| John Leak, 1916 | |
| Born | 1892 Portsmouth, United Kingdom |
| Died | 20 October 1972 Redwood Park, South Australia |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
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John Leak (1892 to 20 October 1972) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in battle that could be awarded at that time to a member of the Australian armed forces. Leak enlisted in the First Australian Imperial Force in early 1915, and served with the 9th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment during the Gallipoli Campaign. Evacuated suffering from dysentery, Leak rejoined his battalion after it had been withdrawn to Egypt. Along with his unit, he transferred to Western Front in France and Belgium, where he participated in the Battle of Pozières in July 1916. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the battle. The following month he was seriously wounded in the Battle of Mouquet Farm.