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John Leak

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The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/July 23, 2020 by Jimfbleak - talk to me?  10:05, 17 June 2020 (UTC)



John Leak (c. 1892–1972) 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 early 1915, and served with the 9th Battalion during the Gallipoli campaign. Along with his unit, he transferred to the Western Front, where he participated in the Battle of Pozières in July 1916. For his actions on 23 July during this battle he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He was seriously wounded at the Battle of Mouquet Farm in August. Suffering from the effects of his service, Leak was convicted of desertion in November 1917, but his sentence was ultimately suspended. In early March 1918 he was gassed, and saw no further combat before the Armistice of 11 November 1918. He returned to Australia and was discharged in 1919. After various jobs, Leak settled in South Australia in 1937 and died in 1972.
 * Most recent similar article(s): The last Australian Victoria Cross recipient to run as TFA was James Park Woods on September 18, 2019, John FitzWalter, 2nd Baron FitzWalter will be the previous military biography on June 23.
 * Main editors: Peacemaker67
 * Promoted: February 15, 2020
 * Reasons for nomination: This is the anniversary of his Victoria Cross action in 1916
 * Support as nominator. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 02:33, 1 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Support. Gog the Mild (talk) 00:25, 2 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the blurb, ! Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 02:55, 3 June 2020 (UTC)