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We remember Harry Austin Leach
We remember Harry Austin Leach
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Catherine A Leach
Source:8835920
1875
1877
sibling
Helena A Leach
Source:8835920
1877
1878
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:8835953
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Grange House Thorner Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8835953
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Florence E Leach
Source:8835920
1883
1887
sibling
Mabel Leach
Source:8835920
1887
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:8835940
5th April 1891
1891
location
Southwell Street Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8835940
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:8835920
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Gas Inspector
Source:8835920
31st March 1901
1901
location
16 Hall Street Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8835920
31st March 1901
1905
marriage
Margaret Carter
Source:8836592
1905
1905
marriage
Margaret Carter
Source:8836592
1905
1907
children
Dora Austin Leach
Source:8835823
1907
1909
children
Harold Leach
Source:8835823
1909
1910
children
Mabel Leach
Source:8835823
1910
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:8835823
2nd April 1911
1911
location
32 Wilfred St Moston Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8835823
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 37
Source:7260504
6th August 1915
1916
location
28 Potter's Lane Moston Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8836608
2nd February 1916
service
British Army
Private
1473
Manchester Regiment
Source:2333862
1915
death
Died of wounds
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7260504
Source:8835818
6th August 1915
burial
Turkey
Source:7260504
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Austin |
| Initials | HA |
| Last Name | Leach |
| Source | 2333862 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hall Street Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 28 Potter's Lane Moston Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd February 1916 | |
| 32 Wilfred St Moston Manchester | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Grange House Thorner Yorkshire | United Kingdom | known 3rd April 1881 | ||
| Southwell Street Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1473 | Manchester Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Austin Leach | daughter | 1907 | |
| Harold Leach | son | 1909 | |
| Mabel Leach | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Leach | mother | ||
| Samuel Leach | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine A Leach | sister | 1875 | |
| Helena A Leach | sister | 1877 | |
| Florence E Leach | sister | 1883 | |
| Mabel Leach | sister | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Carter | wife | 1905 | |
| Margaret Carter | wife | 1905 |
Media
Media
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Probate RecordHarry Austin Leach of 28 Potter's lane Moston Manchester Private 1/6th Battalion Manchester Regiment died 6 August 1915 at the Dardanelles whilst on actual military service Administration (with Will) Manchester 2 February to Margaret Leach widow.
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Manchester RegimentBi-metal badge comprising the arms of the City of Manchester (in white metal) above a brass title scroll marked MANCHESTER. This item is available to be shared and re-used under the terms of the IWM Non Commercial Licence
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham men lost in Gallipoli | Jonathan101862 | |
| Gallipoli Centenary | Jonathan101862 | |
| Six famous Victoria Cross medals awarded to Lancashire Fusiliers at Gallipoli | Jonathan101862 | |
| Harry Austin Leach | Jonathan101862 | |
| History of Thorner | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1,717 died on this day: Fri 06/08/1915 | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Probate Record | Jonathan101862 | |
| Manchester Regiment | Jonathan101862 |
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