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We remember Charles Edward Leatherland
We remember Charles Edward Leatherland
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1904
education
Harborne Elementary School
Harborne, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9312317
1904 - 1912
1914
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9428050
19th December 1914
1916
service
British Army
Clerk and Company Quarter Master Sergeant
1073
X Corps Headquarters
Source:9428050
16th February 1916 - 2nd July 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Company Sergeant Major
1073
Xth Corps Headquarters
Source:9428050
3rd July 1918 - 5th February 1919
1919
awards
Mentioned in Dispatches
Other War Service Award
Source:9428050
1919
1922
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Morgan
Source:9312317
3rd July 1922
1923
children
Irene Mary Leatherland
Source:9312317
23rd July 1923
1924
employment
Journalist
Labour Party
London
United Kingdom
Source:9312317
1924 - 1929
1929
employment
Journalist / Editor
Daily Herald
London
United Kingdom
Source:9312317
1929 - April 1963
1929
children
John Charles Leatherland
Source:9312317
2nd July 1929
service
British Army
Private
1073
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:2339468
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
1073
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:2339468
1992
death
Not War Related
Died in hospital
Epping, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9312317
18th December 1992
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Edward |
| Initials | CE |
| Last Name | Leatherland |
| Source | 9312317 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1073 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 1073 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 1073 | X Corps Headquarters | Clerk and Company Quarter Master Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 1073 | Xth Corps Headquarters | Acting Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Dispatches | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Charles Leatherland | son | 2nd July 1929 | |
| Irene Mary Leatherland | daughter | 23rd July 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Edward Leatherland | father | ||
| Elizabeth Leatherland | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Morgan | wife | 3rd July 1922 |
Media
Media
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Acting Company Sergeant Major CE LeatherlandA photo of Acting CSM Leatherlan d
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Certificate of DemobilisationCertificate of Transfer to Reserve upon Demobilisation from Army 12 March 1919Contributed by:
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Marriage PhotoPhotograph of Charles Leatherland's marriage to Mary Elizabeth ("Mollie") Morgan in MacclesfieldContributed by:
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WW1 Certificate of EmploymentWW1 Certificate of Employment showing his progress from Infantryman Private to Clerk / Quarter Master Sergeant to Acting Company Sergeant MajorContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Obituary | David137798 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A soldier of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment | David1424 | |
| Birth Certificate | David137798 | |
| Acting Company Sergeant Major CE Leatherland | David137798 | |
| Birth Certificate | David137798 | |
| Certificate of Demobilisation | David137798 | |
| Photo of Private CE Leatherland | David137798 | |
| Marriage Photo | David137798 | |
| WW1 Certificate of Employment | David137798 | |
| Xmas Greeting Card | David137798 |
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