Nigel Leakey | |
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Born | Kiganjo, British East Africa | 1 January 1913
Died | 19 May 1941 Kolito, Abyssinia | (aged 28)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1939–1941 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | King's African Rifles |
Battles / wars | Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Relations | Rea Leakey (brother) David Leakey (nephew) Louis Leakey (cousin) Richard Leakey (cousin) Joshua Leakey VC (distant cousin) |
Nigel Gray Leakey VC (1 January 1913 – 19 May 1941) was a British soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.