Leslie Kirk was born on July 6, 1921, the son of Thomas E. and Annie J. Kirk, of East Linton, Ontario. Single at the time of enlistment, he recorded his occupation as sailor and his residence address as 152 Dundas Street, Sarnia. Leslie joined the Canadian Army, becoming a member of the Perth Regiment, R.C.I.C., with the rank of Private. On September 13, 1944, Leslie Kirk would lose his life while fighting in Italy, during the Italian Campaign. Leslie Kirk would later be officially listed as, Overseas casualty, killed in action, in the field (Italy). Twenty-three year old Leslie Kirk is buried in Coriano Ridge War Cemetery, Italy, Grave 11, C 3.
SOURCES: A, B, C, D, E, F, L, 2C, 2D