Nigel Leakey
Nigel Leakey | |
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Sergeant Nigel Leakey c. 1941 | |
| Born | 1 January 1913 Kiganjo, British East Africa |
| Died | 19 May 1941 (aged 28) Kolito, Abyssinia |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1941 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | King's African Rifles |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Relations | Rea Leakey (brother) David Leakey (nephew) Louis Leakey (cousin) Richard Leakey (cousin) Joshua Leakey VC (distant cousin) |
Nigel Gray Leakey VC (1 January 1913 – 19 May 1941) was a British soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.