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We remember Leo George Dance
We remember Leo George Dance
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8780208
1901
1901
location
1 Middle Court, Blaydon, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8780212
1901
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8780212
1911
1911
employment
Coal miner - Putter
Source:8780212
1911
1911
location
1 Polmaise St, Blaydon, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8780212
1911
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:8780152
1st September 1914
1914
enlistment
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:8780152
1st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
27526
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8780152
1st September 1914 - 12th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Bombardier
27526
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8780152
13th March 1915 - 23rd April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8780152
1915 - 1917
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
27526
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8780152
24th April 1915 - 16th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
27526
Royal Field Artillery
36th Battery
Source:8780152
17th July 1915 - 31st March 1920
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded in action - gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:8780152
20th December 1915
1918
marriage
May Edith Watson
Source:8780199
18th February 1918
1920
discharge
Source:8780152
31st March 1920
1921
location
3 South Quay, Great Yarmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8780152
1921
1968
dates
Age 76
Source:8780204
1968
employment
Miner
Source:8780152
1968
death
Unknown
Great Yarmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8780204
1968
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8780152
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leo George |
| Initials | LG |
| Last Name | Dance, |
| Source | 8780152 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Middle Court, Blaydon, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 1 Polmaise St, Blaydon, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 3 South Quay, Great Yarmouth | United Kingdom | known 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27526 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 27526 | Royal Field Artillery | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 27526 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 27526 | Royal Field Artillery | 36th Battery | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Rutter Dance | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Edith Watson | wife | 18th February 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-01 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-01 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UBIQUE | Deborah102878 |
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We remember Leo George Dance
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