- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Unit:
- No. 611 (West Lancashire) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- September 9th, 1941
"This airman pilot has displayed great skill and courage in operations, including fifty sweeps over enemy territory. Sergeant Leigh has destroyed two Messerschmitt's, propbably destroyed another four and assisted in the destruction of a Dornier 17. His judgment and determination, especially in low flying attacks over Northern France, have set an excellent example."