Graham Holland Leaver

Graham Holland Leaver was born on 5 September 1896 in Walkerville, South Australia.

He attended St Peter's College and then commenced at the University of Adelaide in 1915, studying applied science.

While at University Graham played for the Adelaide University Football Club (1915) and Cricket Club (1914/1915 season).

Graham enlisted on 2 August 1915 as a member of the 6th reinforcements of the 27th Battalion and was transferred to the 10th Battalion on 28th February 1916. After attending the Officers Cadet Battalion he was finally commissioned and joined the 10th Battalion in France in February 1917.

On 20 September 1917 during the Battle of Polygon Wood, the 10th Battalion’s advance was held up by a strong post holding 50 Germans and 3 machine guns. Graham was sent forward to aid members of the 11th Battalion in clearing this post but was killed.