Humphry de Verde Leigh

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name= Humphrey de Verd Leigh
lived= 26 July 1897 – ?
placeofbirth=Aldershot, Hampshire, England
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allegiance=flag|United Kingdom
serviceyears= 1915 – ?
rank= Wing Commander
branch= air force|United Kingdom
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battles= World War II, World War II
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Wing Commander Humphrey de Verd Leigh, OBE, DFC, AFC; (born Aldershot, Hampshire, 26 July 1897 - ?)

He entered the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) in 1915 and went on to serve in the early Royal Air Force (RAF) 1918–19. On the outbreak of World War II he rejoined the RAF in September 1939 and served on Personnel and Staff Duties, for Coastal Command from 1939 until 1945.

His successful development of the Leigh light, at his own volition and risk, and without approval of his senior commanders made a significant contribution to the Battle of the Atlantic, in 1942.

References

* [http://www.nzetc.org/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2-1RAF-c14.html#fn1-300 New Zealanders with the Royal Air Force] (Vol. I), CHAPTER 14 Battle of the Atlantic, 1942. See note 1
* [http://uboat.net/allies/technical/leigh_light.htm Technical details of the Leigh Light] and photo of de Verde Leigh.