John Leak VC - Rockhampton, Queensland
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S 23° 22.088 E 150° 30.378
56K E 245084 N 7413525
A beautiful mosaic depicting Private John Leak, commemorating the actions which made him worthy of Victoria Cross honours. This work was completed in April 2012, by Elizabeth Hills and Adrienne Wall
Waymark Code: WMHGG5
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 07/08/2013
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This beautiful mosaic features Private john Leak, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for acts of "most conspicuous bravery. He was one of a party which finally captured an enemy strong pont. At one assult when the enemy's bombs were outranging [the allies], Private Leak jumped out of the trench, ran forward under heavy machine-gun fire at close range, and threw three bombs into the enemy's bombing post. He then jumped into the post and bayoneted three unwounded enemy bombers.
"Later when the enemy in overwhelming numbers was driving his party back, he was always the last to withdraw at each stage, and kept throwing bombs.
"His courage and energy had such an effect on the enemy that, on the arrival of reinforcements, the whole trench was recaptured"
He was the only soldier in his battalion to receive this honour.
There are a number of plaques near the mosaic where you can read about his service and other events, along with explanations of the symbolism used in the mosaic.
The mosaic is located within a beautiful parkland and river-front walking track.
Specific visit requirements:
A photograph of the location with either yourself and your GPS, of for those camera shy folks, just your GPS will suffice.
Address:
Sir Raymond Huish Drive
Wandal, Queensland Australia
4700
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