Commemorated at Memorial Name Sydney Technical High School First World War Honour Roll Given name John Leighton Family name Aitken Gender Male Service number 16949 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Fate Returned to Australia (RTA) Fate date 04 July 1919 Additional information Last held rank Lance Corporal Unit at embarkation 6th Field Company Engineers Veteran Notes/Bio • Enlisted on 23 October 1916 • Served on the Western Front • Other decorations: Victory Medal Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute