Edward Pemberton Leach

Sir Edward Pemberton Leach
Gen. Sir Edward Leach
Born2 April 1847
County Londonderry, Ireland
Died27 April 1913 (aged 66)
Cadenabbia, Lake Como, Italy
Buried
Griante Cemetery, via Independezia, Griante
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1866–1912
RankGeneral
UnitRoyal Engineers
Commands9th (Scottish) Division
Scottish Command
Battles / warsLushai Expedition
Second Anglo-Afghan War
Mahdist War
AwardsVictoria Cross
Order of the Bath
Royal Victorian Order

General Sir Edward Pemberton Leach VC KCB KCVO (2 April 1847 – 27 April 1913) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.