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We remember James Leafe
We remember James Leafe
Timeline
Timeline
1862
sibling
Ellen Leafe
Source:9191228
1862
1865
sibling
Alfred Leafe
Source:9191228
1865
1868
sibling
Elijah Leafe
Source:9191228
1868
1870
sibling
John Leafe
Source:9191228
1870
1875
1875
sibling
George Leafe
Source:9191228
1875
1879
sibling
Mary Ann Leafe
Source:9191228
1879
1880
sibling
Kate Leafe
Source:9191228
1880
1883
sibling
Arthur Leafe
Source:9191224
1883
1884
sibling
Samuel Leafe
Source:9191224
1884
1911
location
Nottingham Road, Ilkeston
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9191203
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:9191191
8th December 1915
1917
discharge
Source:9191189
10th October 1917
1918
service
Other Empire Force
Munitions Worker
Ministry of Munitions
Source:9191250
1st July 1918
1918
location
Loscoe Terrace, Church Drive, Nottingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9191214
1st July 1918
service
British Army
Private
90727
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9191191
1918
death
Civilian war death
Died in the Chilwell National Shell Filling Factory explosion
Chilwell National Shell Filling Factory
United Kingdom
Source:9191214
1st July 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Leafe |
| Source | 2336068 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loscoe Terrace, Church Drive, Nottingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st July 1918 | |
| Nottingham Road, Ilkeston | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 90727 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| Other Empire Force | Ministry of Munitions | Munitions Worker |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Edwin Or Edward Leafe | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Leafe | sister | 1862 | |
| Elijah Leafe | brother | 1868 | |
| John Leafe | brother | 1870 | |
| George Leafe | brother | 1875 | |
| Mary Ann Leafe | sister | 1879 | |
| Kate Leafe | sister | 1880 | |
| Alfred Leafe | brother | 1865 | |
| Arthur Leafe | brother | 1883 | |
| Samuel Leafe | brother | 1884 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to Probate Record | Ann39898 | |
| Link to Roll of Honour | Ann39898 |
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