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We remember Frederick Leach
We remember Frederick Leach
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1901
location
30 Westcott Place, Swindon, Wilts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9425423
1901
1908
enlistment
Source:9425419
5th May 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
8135
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9425420
5th May 1908
1911
location
Pietermaritzburg Natal
South Africa
military residence address
Source:9425420
1911
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9425416
7th October 1915
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
8135
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:2333518
1916
1916
discharge
Source:9425419
11th October 1916
1977
death
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9425429
1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Leach, |
| Source | 9425416 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Westcott Place, Swindon, Wilts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Pietermaritzburg Natal | South Africa | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8135 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8135 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Leach | father | ||
| Edith Leach | mother |
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frederick Leach.
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frederick Leach.
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frederick Leach.Contributed by:
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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