Norman Colin Campbell Leitch (1916 - 1944)

Born 13 Mar 1916 in Harvey, Western Australia, Australia

Husband of Isabella Currie (McGhie) Leitch — married 1940 in Boyanup, Western Australia, Australia

Died 17 Jun 1944 at age 28 in WWII Air Operations, England,

Biography

NORMAN COLIN CAMPBELL LEITCH (Leitch-429)

PARENTS. Colin Campbell Leitch and Mary (Lowe) Leitch

BIRTH. 13 Mar 1916, Harvey, Western Australia, Australia

BIRTH. WA BDM Birth Reg: #160/1916

Family name Leitch

Given names Norman C C

Place of birth District of Wellington

MARRIAGE. 1940, Boyanup, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 1940, Isabella Currie McGhie, daughter of Joseph McGhie & Elizabeth Cassells (Campbell) McGhie

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #8/1940

Family name McGhie

Given names Isabella C

Family name of Spouse Leitch

Given names of Spouse Norman C C

Place of marriage District of Wellington

Children:

(1) Campbell Joseph Leitch, b. 25 Jun 1941,

BIRTH NOTICE. LEITCH (nee Isabelle McGhie).--On June 25, at St. John of God Hospital, Bunbury, to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Leitch -a son (Campbell Joseph). Both well. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 30 Jun 1941, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47150393

(2) Joan Leitch, b.

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #2521/1965

Family name Leitch

Given names Joan Isabel

Family name of Spouse Keating

Given names of Spouse Terrence Patrick

Place of marriage District of Perth

WWII Service Record:

Name LEITCH, NORMAN COLIN CAMPBELL

Service Royal Australian Air Force

Service Number 427001

Date of Birth 13 Mar 1916

Place of Birth HARVEY, WA

Date of Enlistment 26 Apr 1942

Locality on Enlistment Unknown

Place of Enlistment PERTH

Next of Kin LEITCH, ISABEL

Date of Death 17 Jun 1944

Rank Pilot Officer

Posting on Death 10 Squadron

WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display

Prisoner of War No

Roll of Honour BOYANUP WA

DEATH. 17 Jun 1944, WWII Air Operations, England

DEATH NOTICE. LEITCH, N. C. (Pilot-Officer, RAAF), result of air operations, England, June 17; beloved husband of Isabelle, fond father of Campbell and baby Joan. For ever I'll remember.

DEATH NOTICE. LEITCH, N. C. (Pilot-Officer, RAAF), result of air operations, England, June 17; son-in-law of Mrs E. McGhie, Innaloo. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, I will remember you.

DEATH NOTICE. LEITCH. Norman (Pilot-Officer, RAAF), who gave his life on June 17, 1944, result of air operations, England; loving brother-in-law of Jim and Doll McGhie; dearly loved uncle of Muriel, Ann, Faye and Jimmy. He volunteered when duty called, / And bravely he gave his life his all.

DEATH NOTICE. LEITCH, N. C. (Pilot-Officer, RAAF). In England, result of air operations, June 17: brother-in-law of Agnes and Arthur Hitchings (Boyanup). Dear Pal, your work nobly done.

DEATH NOTICE. LEITCH. Norman (Pilot-Officer, RAAF). result of air operatlons, England, June 17, 1944; dearly loved brother-in-law of Martha and Berth Thornton. He died that we might live. / A noble lad.

DEATH NOTICE. LEITCH.-On June 17, 1944, result of air operations, England, Norman (Pilot Officer, RAAF). Ever remembered by Mrs. M. Page. A duty nobly done.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission:

LEITCH, NORMAN COLIN CAMPBELL

Rank: Pilot Officer

Service No: 427001

Date of Death: 17/06/1944

Age: 28

Regiment/Service: Royal Australian Air Force

Grave Reference: Sec. B. Row G. Grave 3.

Cemetery: HARROGATE (STONEFALL) CEMETERY

Additional Information: Son of Colin Campbell Leitch and Mary Leitch; husband of Isabel Currie Leitch, of Innaloo, Western Australia.

Sources

• Birth: WA BDM Birth Reg: #160/1916

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #8/1940

• WWII Service Record: http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=R&veteranId=1054205

• Death Notices: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 22 Jun 1944, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/44813468

• Commonwealth War Graves Commission: http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2623836/LEITCH,%20NORMAN%20COLIN%20CAMPBELL