Language selection

Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada

Search veterans.gc.ca

Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Richard Steven Leary

In memory of:

Captain Richard Steven Leary

June 3, 2008
Talukan, Afghanistan

Military Service

Age:

32

Force:

Army

Unit:

Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry

Division:

2nd Battalion

Citation(s):

Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous)

Additional Information

Commemorated on Page 230 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BRANTFORD (MOUNT HOPE) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

N/A

Digital Collection

Send us your images

  • Plaque– This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Captain Leary. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of his passing - and was repatriated to Canada in 2014. Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan War Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On. Rod A. McLeod, Designer

    Details

    Plaque
    Plaque – This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Captain Leary. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of his passing - and was repatriated to Canada in 2014. Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan War Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On. Rod A. McLeod, Designer
  • Photo of Richard Steven Leary– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

    Details

    Photo of Richard Steven Leary
    Photo of Richard Steven Leary – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Funeral– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

    Details

    Funeral
    Funeral – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

    Details

    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

    Details

    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

    Details

    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Richard Steven Leary– A design I did for my friend to honor him

    Details

    Photo of Richard Steven Leary
    Photo of Richard Steven Leary – A design I did for my friend to honor him
  • Photo of Richard Steven Leary– Granted by National Defense

    Details

    Photo of Richard Steven Leary
    Photo of Richard Steven Leary – Granted by National Defense

Learn more about the Canadian Virtual War Memorial

To learn more please visit our help page. If you have questions or comments regarding the information contained in this registry, email or call us. For inquiries regarding the names and information found in the RCMP Honour Roll, please email the RCMP.

Date modified: