I have just learnt of the passing of 2931396 Reg Leadbeater MM. ex 5th Camerons. He died this morning, 2 weeks short of his 100th Birthday. I had the great pleasure in meeting Reg in 2009 in Vught, Holland, at the 65th anniversary celebrations. He had some splendid memories.. R.I.P. Reg.
Reference: WO 373/52/465 Description: Name: Leadbeater, Robert Rank:Acting Corporal Service No:2931396 Regiment:5 Cameron Highlanders Theatre of Combat or Operation:North West Europe 1944-45 Award:Military Medal Date of announcement in London Gazette:01 March 1945 Folio:703 Date:1945