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We remember Leonard Thomas Darke
We remember Leonard Thomas Darke
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1894
dates
Age 6
Source:6642259
1894
1894
sibling
William Darke
Source:8502104
1894
1898
sibling
Daisy Darke
Source:8502104
1898
1900
sibling
Harvey Darke
Source:8502104
1900
1911
location
20 Orchard Street, Worcester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8502104
2nd April 1911
1918
location
20 Orchard Street, Worcester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8502099
5th October 1918
1918
dates
Age 23
Source:8502099
23rd October 1918
service
British Army
Private
3901
Worcestershire Regiment
2/8th worcest Battalion
Source:1095701
service
British Army
Private
241265
Worcestershire Regiment
2/8th worcest Battalion
Source:1095701
service
British Army
Lance Sarjeant
241265
Worcestershire Regiment
1st/8th Bn
Source:8502099
1918
death
France
Source:8502099
5th October 1918
burial
Beaurevoir
France
C. 36.
Source:8502099
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard Thomas |
| Initials | LT |
| Last Name | Darke |
| Source | 8502099 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Orchard Street, Worcester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 20 Orchard Street, Worcester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th October 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3901 | Worcestershire Regiment | 2/8th worcest Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 241265 | Worcestershire Regiment | 2/8th worcest Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 241265 | Worcestershire Regiment | 1st/8th Bn | Lance Sarjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| William O. Darke | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Darke | brother | 1894 | |
| Harvey Darke | brother | 1900 | |
| Daisy Darke | sister | 1898 |
Media
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20 Orchard Street, WorcesterLeonard lived here with his parents & siblings, being enumerated in both the 1901 & 1911 census at this address. He may well have been born here.
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Ian2847
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian2847 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian2847 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian2847 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Ian2847 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Orchard Street, Worcester | Ian2847 |
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