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We remember William J Leary
We remember William J Leary
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1914
marriage
Annie Chapman
Source:6172653
1914
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:6172653
25th November 1915
1915
children
James Thomas William Leary
Source:6173399
1915
1920
children
Dennis Owen Leary
Source:6173399
1920
1927
children
Brian Hugh Leary
Source:6173399
April 1927
1934
children
Neill Owen Leary
Source:6173399
October 1934
service
British Army
Serjeant
25019
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:2338582
1953
death
Not War Related
Died 21 November 1953 in St John's Hospital, Lewisham
Lewisham
United Kingdom
Source:6173398
21st November 1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William J |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Leary |
| Source | 2338582 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25019 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Thomas William Leary | son | 1915 | |
| Dennis Owen Leary | son | 1920 | |
| Brian Hugh Leary | son | April 1927 | |
| Neill Owen Leary | son | October 1934 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Chapman | wife | 1914 |
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Short Service documentRecruitment form for William James Leary of 77 Canton Street, Poplar to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Trade listed as Sick Visitor. Age 26 years. Married. Date of enrolment: 24/11/1915
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Marriage record Leary ChapmanMarriage record William Leary and Annie ChapmanContributed 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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Heather16108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Heather16108 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Heather16108 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Heather16108 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Heather16108 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Heather16108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Heather16108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Heather16108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Heather16108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Heather16108 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Heather16108 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Heather16108 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Service document | Heather16108 | |
| Marriage record Leary Chapman | Heather16108 | |
| W J Leary | Heather16108 |
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