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We remember Leslie Howard Ferens
We remember Leslie Howard Ferens
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Ida M. Ferens
Source:9573786
26th August 1890
1890
sibling
Verena M. Ferens
Source:9573801
26th August 1890
1894
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9573801
31st March 1901
1901
location
5 Humbledon View, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9573801
31st March 1901
1903
education
Bede Higher Grade School - Boys
Sunderland, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9573966
1903
1903
education
Cowan Terrace Council School
Sunderland, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9573966
1903
1910
employment
Clerk
J F Marshall and Son West Brancepeth Coal and Coke
Source:9573823
1910 - 1915
1915
location
Home
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9573823
24th January 1915 - 20th March 1917
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:9573823
25th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9573823
25th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
50573
Suffolk Regiment
7th Company
Source:9573823
25th January 1915 - 8th February 1918
1915
service
British Army
Private
S4/064624
Army Service Corps
Source:9573823
11th February 1915 - 26th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
A/Lance Corporal
S4/064624
Army Service Corps
Source:9573823
26th May 1915 - 7th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
TR/9/33334
Training Reserve
Dorchester Battalion
Source:9573823
17th December 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9573823
21st March 1917 - 12th August 1917
1917
location
In the field
France
military residence address
Source:9573823
21st March 1917 - 12th August 1917
1917
hospitalisation
On discharge on 9 February 1919, his medical category was BIII - only suitable for sedentary work
Hospital/Institution
Source:9573823
8th August 1917
1917
location
Reading War Hospital
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9573823
13th August 1917 - 27th October 1917
1917
location
4 Carlyon Street, Sunderland, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9573823
27th October 1917 - 5th November 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
50573
Suffolk Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9573823
8th February 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9573823
9th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 24
Source:9573823
9th March 1919
1939
employment
Consul for Netherlands
Source:9573786
29th September 1939
1939
location
3 Carlyon Street, Sunderland, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9573801
29th September 1939
1981
death
Not War Related
Durham Central, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9573975
1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leslie Howard |
| Initials | LH |
| Last Name | Ferens |
| Source | 9573823 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Carlyon Street, Sunderland, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 4 Carlyon Street, Sunderland, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | 27th October 1917 - 5th November 1917 | |
| 5 Humbledon View, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Home | United Kingdom | parents address | 24th January 1915 - 20th March 1917 | |
| In the field | France | military residence address | 21st March 1917 - 12th August 1917 | |
| Reading War Hospital | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 13th August 1917 - 27th October 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 50573 | Suffolk Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 50573 | Suffolk Regiment | 7th Company | Private | |
| British Army | S4/064624 | Army Service Corps | A/Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | S4/064624 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | TR/9/33334 | Training Reserve | Dorchester Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick J Ferens | father | ||
| Dora Howard Ferens nee Marshall | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ida M. Ferens | sister | 26th August 1890 | |
| Verena M. Ferens | sister | 26th August 1890 |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 England and Wales Eve of War Register | Ann144206 | |
| National School Admission Registers & Log-Books 1870-1914 | Ann144206 | |
| Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette 14 June 1912 | Ann144206 | |
| England Marriages 1538-1973 | Ann144206 |
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