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We remember David Leach
We remember David Leach
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1899
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8559517
6th July 1899
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6658246
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6658246
1st October 1902
1903
location
Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8559517
22nd June 1903 - 23rd June 1903
1911
location
375 York Road, Wandsworth, London SW
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8551852
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
6221
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8551847
13th August 1914 - 26th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8551847
13th September 1914 - 26th September 1914
1915
location
POW camp, Doeberitz (near Berlin), Brandenburg
Germany
military residence address
Source:8551847
1st September 1915
internment
pow
Source:2333308
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Leach |
| Source | 2333308 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 375 York Road, Wandsworth, London SW | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 22nd June 1903 - 23rd June 1903 | |
| POW camp, Doeberitz (near Berlin), Brandenburg | Germany | military residence address | 1st September 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6221 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Boer War uniformThe British Army uniform, khaki with Slade Wallace webbing and Foreign Service Helmet, which predates the peaked cap and 1908 pattern webbing of the Tommy of 1914
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ICRC archive - muster rollBorn London 16/02/1881 Resides with his wife at 8 Steelwork Road, Battersea, LondonContributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers Prisoners of WarMore about South Wales Borderers Prisoners of War
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South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 1More about South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 1
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South Wales Borderers POWs in 1914More about South Wales Borderers POWs in 1914
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War Records 1899-1902 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War uniform | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 | |
| ICRC Historical Archives | Keith1947 | |
| ICRC archive - muster roll | Keith1947 |
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