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We remember Alexander Leadbeater
We remember Alexander Leadbeater
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1891
employment
Railway Manager - more likely Messenger
Railway
Cross Street Walsall Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:5484977
1891
1905
marriage
Mary Twiss
Source:5484831
1905
1911
dates
Age 36
Source:5484821
1911
1915
enlistment
Birmingham Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:5491600
17th May 1915
1917
dates
Age 42
Source:5485037
28th June 1917
employment
Postman
Post Office
Erdington
United Kingdom
Source:5484821
marriage
Mary Leadbeater
Source:5485037
service
British Army
Private
3830
London Regiment
Source:2335080
service
British Army
Private
14/44255
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:2335080
service
British Army
Rifleman
14/44255
Royal Irish Rifles
14th Battalion
Source:7739564
location
33 Edward Road Erdington
United Kingdom
Source:5484821
1917
death
Belgium
Source:7218692
Source:5485037
28th June 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7218692
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Leadbeater |
| Source | 2335080 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Edward Road Erdington | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3830 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 14/44255 | Royal Irish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 14/44255 | Royal Irish Rifles | 14th Battalion | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Leadbeater | mother | ||
| James Leadbeater | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Twiss | wife | 1905 | |
| Mary Leadbeater | wife |
Media
Media
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Alexander LeadbeaterPrivate Leadbeater in uniform. Photo from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914 - 1918
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Viv2034 -
WW1 memorial tablet of Erdington postmenA memorial tablet saved from demolition by Ken Stowe which was brought to the attention of the Birmingham History Forum and the general public by Linda Harrington. The tablet is to be re-dedicated and sited at the National Memorial Arboretum courtesy of the Post Office.Contributed by:
Viv2034 -
WWI MemorialAlexander Leadbeater's name was on this memorial in St Barnabas Church Erdington. The memorial was destroyed by a fire in 2007.Contributed by:
Sharon36563 -
CWGC Commemorative CertificateRemembered with honour. Messines Ridge British Cemetery.Contributed by:
Sharon36563
Communities
Communities
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Post Office workers (Erdington)More about Post Office workers (Erdington)
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St Barnabas Church Erdington BirminghamMore about St Barnabas Church Erdington Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham History Forum | Viv2034 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record | Viv2034 | |
| Postal workers plaque rescued | Viv2034 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 forAlexander Leadbeater | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Leadbeater | Viv2034 | |
| WW1 memorial tablet of Erdington postmen | Viv2034 | |
| WWI Memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| CWGC Commemorative Certificate | Sharon36563 |
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Stories
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