Born on January 1,1913 in Kiganjo, Kenya, Leakey was 28 years old, and a Sergeant in the 1/6th Bn, King's African Rifles during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
Born on January 1,1913 in Kiganjo, Kenya, Leakey was the son of Gray Leakey, a cousin of Louis Leakey. He was 28 years old, and a Sergeant in the 1/6th Bn, King's African Rifles during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.