Background
LECKIE, John Edwards was born on February 19, 1872 in Canada. 8. of Major R. G. Leckie, Sudbury, Out.
LECKIE, John Edwards was born on February 19, 1872 in Canada. 8. of Major R. G. Leckie, Sudbury, Out.
Studied at Lennoxville. Graduated from Royal Military College, after four years’ course. Post-graduate course at King’s College, Bachelor of Science.
Served with Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Lieutenant, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Returned to South Africa, Captain 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, and served to end of war, 1900 (Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Mining Engineer. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900.
Lord Strathcona’s Corps.