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We remember John Scurr Leese
We remember John Scurr Leese
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1901
education
Dunstable Grammar School
Dunstable, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8609690
September 1901 - 1906
1906
education
Mathematics, Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanism, Mechanical Drawing, Geometrical Drawing
City and Guilds Technical College
Finsbury, London
United Kingdom
Source:8609690
1906 - 1908
1908
location
9 Moss Hall Crescent, North Finchley, London
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8609690
13th March 1908
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:8610205
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Mechanical Engineer
Own Account - self employed
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8610205
2nd April 1911
1911
location
70 Richmond Grove, Manchester
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8610205
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:2354762
5th May 1915 - 7th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
2193
Manchester Regiment
1/6 Battalion
Source:7334811
7th August 1915
service
British Army
Private
2193
Manchester Regiment
1/6 Battalion
Source:2354762
service
Source:2354762
1915
death
Killed in Action
John was posted as missing after The Battle of Krithia Vineyard, an enterprise which failed and ultimately led to the decision to evacuate the hopeless position on the Gallipoli peninsula.
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7334811
Source:8609694
Source:2354762
7th August 1915
burial
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:2354762
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Scurr |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Leese |
| Source | 8609690 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Richmond Grove, Manchester | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 9 Moss Hall Crescent, North Finchley, London | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 13th March 1908 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2193 | Manchester Regiment | 1/6 Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2193 | Manchester Regiment | 1/6 Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Leese, nee Hudson | mother | ||
| Spencer Leese | father |
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1911 CensusCensus Return showing John Scurr Leese, age 24, living in ManchesterContributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer Records, 1847 to 1930 | Robin60812 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Scurr Leese | Robin60812 | |
| 1911 Census | Robin60812 | |
| Dunstable Grammar School, Bedfordshire | Stella72041 |
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