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We remember John William Learoyd
We remember John William Learoyd
Timeline
Timeline
1881
birth
Source:9552283
1881
1900
dates
Age 19
Source:9552358
31st March 1900
1900
employment
Boot finisher
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9552358
31st March 1900
1900
marriage
Florence McKay
Source:9552358
31st March 1900
1903
children
Norah Learoyd
Source:9552332
1903
1905
children
George William Learoyd
Source:9552332
1905
1907
children
Joseph Learoyd
Source:9552332
1907
1911
employment
Coal miner hewer
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9552332
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Elizabeth Learoyd
Source:9552332
1911
1911
children
Alfred Learoyd
Source:9552332
1911
1914
enlistment
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9552279
5th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
104110
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9552283
5th September 1914 - 14th December 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9552318
28th September 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9552272
14th December 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Discharged to the reserve in Sept then discharged from the reserve in Dec 1918 being surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service as re Kings Regs.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9552318
14th December 1918
1930
death
Leeds North
United Kingdom
Source:9552343
25th December 1930
burial
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:9552287
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Learoyd |
| Source | 2338177 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 104110 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norah Learoyd | daughter | 1903 | |
| George William Learoyd | son | 1905 | |
| Joseph Learoyd | son | 1907 | |
| Alfred Learoyd | son | 1911 | |
| Elizabeth Learoyd | daughter | 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence McKay | wife | 31st March 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sallow | blue | dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-12-14 | 5'6" |
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discharge certificate for J W Learoydimage of the discharge certificate for J W Learoyd from family collection
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Protection and Identity Certificate J W LearoydImage of certificate from family collectionContributed by:
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Receipt for burial of J W Learoydreceipt from Harehills Cemetery for the burial of J W LearoydContributed by:
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Marriage certificate John William Learoydimage of marriage certificate for John Willie Learoyd 1900Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 | Amanda3051 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Amanda3051 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Amanda3051 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Amanda3051 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| discharge certificate for J W Learoyd | Amanda3051 | |
| Protection and Identity Certificate J W Learoyd | Amanda3051 | |
| Receipt for burial of J W Learoyd | Amanda3051 | |
| Marriage certificate John William Learoyd | Amanda3051 | |
| John William Learoyd | Amanda3051 |
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