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We remember Leon Harris
We remember Leon Harris
Timeline
Timeline
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1919
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leon |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Harris |
| Source | 1594108 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Ingersoll Road, Shepherds Bush, London | United Kingdom | 1911 - 7th August 1914 | ||
| 45 High Street, Thornton Heath, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 14th August 1919 | ||
| Bodmonland, Pensilva, St Ives, Cornwall | United Kingdom | known 1891 | ||
| Monks Road, Exeter | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th April 1916 | |
| Salisbury Road, Exeter | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2072 | London Regiment | 1/13th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2072 | London Regiment | 1/13th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 2072 | London Regiment. | 1/13th Battalion | Corporal |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma J Harris | mother | ||
| Ernest Harris | father |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'11" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Truce website | Selena49658 |
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