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We remember John Aubrey Leach
We remember John Aubrey Leach
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Mary Marguerite Leach
Source:8836033
1871
1874
sibling
Catherine Austin Leach
Source:8836033
1874
1878
sibling
Harry Austin Leach
Source:8836033
1878
1880
1881
location
12 Armitage Street Cheetham Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8836033
3rd April 1881
1909
dates
Age 28
Source:8836002
29th March 1909
1909
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8836002
29th March 1909
1909
location
16 Hall Street Moston Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8835914
29th March 1909
1909
service
British Army
Driver
599
Royal Field Artillery
2nd East Lancashire Brigade
Source:8836002
1909 - 3rd June 1911
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:8836528
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Promoted
599
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8836002
4th June 1911 - 10th April 1913
1913
service
British Army
Corporal
599
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8835914
11th April 1913
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
705071
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8835914
11th March 1914
1918
hospitalisation
Fractured Skull
Hospital/Institution
Source:8835914
12th December 1918
1928
death
Died in the Royal Infirmary Manchester.
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8836050
6th March 1928
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Aubrey |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Leach |
| Source | 8836033 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Armitage Street Cheetham Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 16 Hall Street Moston Greater Manchester | United Kingdom | known 29th March 1909 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 705071 | Royal Field Artillery | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 599 | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd East Lancashire Brigade | Driver | |
| British Army | 599 | Royal Field Artillery | Promoted | ||
| British Army | 599 | Royal Field Artillery | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Leach | mother | ||
| Samuel Leach | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Marguerite Leach | sister | 1871 | |
| Catherine Austin Leach | sister | 1874 | |
| Harry Austin Leach | brother | 1878 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-03-29 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| History of Thorner | Jonathan101862 | |
| Harry Austin Leach | Jonathan101862 |
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