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We remember Ernest Arthur Leavesley
We remember Ernest Arthur Leavesley
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:6653270
1911
1911
employment
Trimmer
Dyeworks
Loughborough, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:6653270
1911
1911
location
74 Gladstone St Loughborough, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6653270
1911
1914
enlistment
Loughborough, Lecisetershire
United Kingdom
Source:6653272
9th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15163
Source:6653274
9th September 1914 - 29th September 1916
1914
employment
Hosiery Turner
Loughborough, Lecisetershire
United Kingdom
Source:6653272
September 1914
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:6653274
15th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Only noted as 'In the Field'
Hospital/Institution
Source:6653274
25th September 1916
service
British Army
Private
15163
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:2340083
service
British Army
8th Battalion
Source:6653271
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6653271
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:6653271
29th September 1916
sibling
William Leavesley
Source:6653270
sibling
Laura Leavesley
Source:6653270
sibling
Arnold Leavesley
Source:6653270
sibling
Gladys Leavesley
Source:6653270
sibling
Eric Leavesley
Source:6653270
sibling
Percy Leavesley
Source:6653270
sibling
Reggie Leavesley
Source:6653270
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Arthur |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Leavesley |
| Source | 6653269 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Gladstone St Loughborough, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15163 | Leicestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 8th Battalion | ||||
| British Army | 15163 | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Leavesley | father | ||
| Sarah Jane Leavesley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Leavesley | brother | ||
| Laura Leavesley | sister | ||
| Arnold Leavesley | brother | ||
| Gladys Leavesley | sister | ||
| Eric Leavesley | brother | ||
| Percy Leavesley | brother | ||
| Reggie Leavesley | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-09 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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Birth Index 1894This is the birth index that indicates Ernest Arthur Leavesley's month of birth.
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1911 England CensusThis is the Census providing information about Ernest's family.Contributed by:
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Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery locationThis is a listing of where Ernest is buried in France.Contributed by:
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Enlistment Medical ExaminationTaken from the British Army WW1 Service RecordsContributed 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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Index 1894 | Susan40286 | |
| 1911 England Census | Susan40286 | |
| Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery location | Susan40286 | |
| Enlistment Medical Examination | Susan40286 | |
| War medals | Susan40286 | |
| Casualty listing | Susan40286 | |
| Medallion | Susan40286 |
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