Leech, John Jr.

DIED--January 11th, at the Camp Hospital near Brandy Station, Va., of disease contracted in the army, Mr. JOHN LEECH, Jr., of Kiskeminetas Tp., Armstrong Co., Pa., in the 34th year of his age; leaving a widow and four small children to mourn their irreparable loss.

Mr. Leech was one of the very few who personally responded to his country's call when drafted in 1863. With a noble purpose he determined, though at an immense sacrifice of interest and feeling, to obey the call of his bleeding country. His career was short. He did what he could--he gave his life for his country. Years before he wore the soldier's uniform, he {he} had enlisted as a soldier of he Cross. And weeping loved ones rejoice in the hope that for him to die was gain.

Presbyterian Banner, Pittsburgh, PA 13 Apr 1864