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Pte Frederick John Leadbeater DCM
Army 1/6th Btn. North Staffordshire Regiment
I have recently carried out a research on Private Leadbeater's family, he is the father of my brother-in-law.
Private 241201 Frederick John Leadbeater served with the 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment during the First World War in France and on the 29th September 1918 was awarded the D.C.M.
I give below the details of his action on the 29th September 1918.
241201 Pte F Leadbeater, 1/6th Bn., North Staffs. Regiment
Private Leadbeater was awarded the D.C.M for conspicuous courage and initiative, Near Bellenglise, during the advance over the St. Quentin Canal on the 29th September,1918 he dashed over a footbridge which he found on the canal, and was fired on from behind by an enemy who came out of cover with the obvious intention of destroying the bridge. He at once rushed and killed the enemy and remained on guard on the bridge until others had crossed. His initiative and coolness were most marked throughout the advance.
My sister and brother in law have this year been over to France to see exactly where this incident took place and they were very moved when they saw the St Quentin Canal and the various memorials which have be erected in honour of the events of W.W.1.
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