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We remember John Lees
We remember John Lees
Timeline
Timeline
1891
location
New Chester Road, Higher Bebington, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7968319
5th April 1891
1901
location
Livingstone Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7968318
31st March 1901
1911
location
10 Park Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7968317
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:7968310
5th November 1914
1918
marriage
Lillie Nicholl
Source:7968310
27th January 1918
service
British Army
Private
22452
Liverpool Regiment
Source:2353725
service
British Army
Serjeant
22452
Liverpool Regiment
Source:2353725
service
British Army
Serjeant
22452
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
19th Battalion
Source:7968308
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7968308
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7508410
Source:7968308
30th March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7508410
sibling
Joseph Lees
Source:7968310
sibling
Walter Lees
Source:7968310
sibling
George Lees
Source:7968310
sibling
William Lees
Source:7968310
sibling
Rose Lees
Source:7968310
sibling
Ruth Lees
Source:7968310
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Lees |
| Source | 2353725 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Park Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Livingstone Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| New Chester Road, Higher Bebington, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22452 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 22452 | Liverpool Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 22452 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 19th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Charles Lees | father | ||
| Catherine | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Lees | brother | ||
| Walter Lees | brother | ||
| George Lees | brother | ||
| William Lees | brother | ||
| Rose Lees | sister | ||
| Ruth Lees | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillie Nicholl | wife | 27th January 1918 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Liverpool Pals 1914-1918 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
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