Personal data
| Name | Leighton |
|---|---|
| Initials | G.E. |
| Christian name | Gordon Ernest |
| Date and place of birth | Friern Barnet, London, England; 01.06.1887 |
| Address | Montreal, Quebec Province, Canada |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Family | Son of George and May Eveline (nee Clarke) Leighton; married to Mary Haskins (nee Robertson) |
Extra information
- Information
- Emigrated to Canada in June 1908
Military data
| Service number | 26223 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Capt. |
| Regiment / Unit | 14 Canadian Infantry Battalion |
| Date of death | |
| Age | 86 |
| Cemetery / Memorial | Woodlawn Cemetery, London, Ontario, Canada |
Other information
- Information
- Signed Visitors' Book on 01.04.1916
- Information 2
- Attained the rank of Major: D.S.O., Mentioned in Despatches; Belgian Croix de Guerre
Media
Sources
- Source
- VB 1, p.65