Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Civilian (toolmaker)

Awarded on:

October 7th, 1941

"‘During an air raid a house was damaged and a gas main fractured. Leigh squeezed through a small opening in the debris and, after hours of toil in the gas-laden atmosphere, succeeded in tunnelling under joists and other obstructions, freed a man and dragged him to safety. Although suffering from the effects of the gas Leigh returned to the tunnel and endeavoured to reach others who were trapped. He worked until fatigue and gas fumes compelled him to withdraw. Mr. Leigh showed great courage and determination without thought for his own safety."