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We remember John Franklyn Leacroft
We remember John Franklyn Leacroft
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1893
sibling
Richard Frederick Leacroft
Source:9102408
1893
1901
location
8 Finch Road, Handsworth, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9102427
31st March 1901
1904
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9102529
1904 - 1908
1911
location
Fern Bank, Carlyle Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9102408
2nd April 1911
1913
marriage
Annie Valance Alcock
Source:9102524
1st October 1913
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Worcestershire Regiment
11th Service Battalion
Source:9102365
5th October 1914 - 20th April 1915
1914
commission
Source:9102395
12th October 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9102379
15th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9102377
19th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9102385
22nd December 1915
1919
service
British Army
Brevet Major
Royal Artillery
Source:9102386
1st January 1919
1932
marriage
Gladys Ethel Sennett
Source:9102564
1932
1933
death
Influenza and pneumonia
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9099957
Source:9099968
Source:9099965
23rd January 1933
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Franklyn |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Leacroft |
| Source | 2335038 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Finch Road, Handsworth, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Fern Bank, Carlyle Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Worcestershire Regiment | 11th Service Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Artillery | Brevet Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maude Leacroft | mother | ||
| Frederick Richard Becher Leacroft | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Frederick Leacroft | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Valance Alcock | wife | 1st October 1913 | |
| Gladys Ethel Sennett | wife | 1932 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer from Worcestershire regiment | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Lieutenant (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Transfer to RGA (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Transfer to the RFA (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Captain (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Brevet Major (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Regimental records of officers' services 1775-1914 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 | Andrew10867 | |
| Mothers death in 1920 | Andrew10867 | |
| Co-Founder of Public School special corps | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death of Major J F Leacroft | Andrew10867 | |
| Burial at Plymouth | Andrew10867 | |
| Captain J F Leacroft | Andrew10867 | |
| Capt J F Leacroft | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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