Neil Leitch
Auxiliary Fire Service 1938 -1941
Age
15

Rank / Role
Messenger

Brigade/Service
AFS - Glasgow

Cause of death
Due to injuries caused by enemy action

Location died
Western Infirmary

Injured

Location Injured
Sandy Road, Glasgow

Current Fire Authority
Scottish

Further information

Postumously awared the Kings Commendation for Brave Conduct. He continued his duties despite having been previously injured that night. Later fatally injured by exploding oil bomb.

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