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We remember James Leadbitter
We remember James Leadbitter
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Leadbitter |
| Source | 2335611 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hart Street, Parkhead, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th February 1917 | |
| Cliff Terrace, West Hartlepool, Durham, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 45883 | Royal Scots | 13th Bn | Private |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Leadbitter | son | 19th March 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| Thomas Leadbitter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Hall Leadbitter | brother | 1870 | |
| Thomas Leadbitter | brother | 1872 | |
| John R Leadbitter | brother | 1879 | |
| Robert Luke Leadbitter | brother | 1883 | |
| Elizabeth J Leadbitter | sister | 1885 | |
| Margaret Leadbitter | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Sweeting now Harrigan | wife | 16th July 1915 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-26 | 5'9" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-26 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
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Royal Scots (the Lothian Regiment)More about Royal Scots (the Lothian Regiment)
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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 | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
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