| Force | Army, Artillery | 3rd Canadian Infantry Division |
| Service Number | F/95096 (6 District Depot - Halifax) |
| Rank | Gunner |
| Engagement | 1941-12-05 | Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| T.O.S. this Regiment | 1942-09-24 (12 Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery) |
| Overseas | 1942-05-04 | United Kingdom |
| Disembarked | 1944-06-22 | France |
| Date of Death | 1944-10-11 | Belgium |
| Died | Died accidentally (Own canon had a premature fire) |
| Records | Study the full service records |
| Birthdate | 1916-04-22 |
| Birthplace | Wentworth Creek, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Age | 28 |
| Parents | Son of Stephen and Grace LEIGHTON |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
Plot 8 | Row G | Grave 5
" DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI "
Medals
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Service Volunteer Medal (with Clasp), 1939-45 War Medal
War Diary
Adopted Grave
Yes
Temporary Burial
Coordinates Temporary Burial
51.22053,3.44792
Credits
Photograph temporary burial: Eeklo Archive, Belgium.
Info from War Diary and Service Records: LAC (Library Archive Canada).
Photographs Regimental and Division patch: JM-Militaria.
Photograph headstone: Michael van de Velde.
