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We remember Albert Edward Leeson
We remember Albert Edward Leeson
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Edith
Source:8803766
1893
1894
sibling
Benjamin Charles
Source:8803765
1894
1896
sibling
William Alfred
Source:8803765
1896
1898
1901
location
Sidney Street, Mile End
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8803766
February 1901
1904
sibling
Elizabeth May
Source:8803765
1904
1906
sibling
Lilian Ellen
Source:8803765
1906
1911
location
2 West Arbour Street, Stepney
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8803765
2nd April 1911
1918
service
British Army
Private
698105
London Regiment
1st/22nd Bn.
Source:8491239
23rd March 1918
service
British Army
Private
323425
London Regiment
Source:2354902
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7441257
Source:8803764
23rd March 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Bay 10
Source:8491239
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Leeson |
| Source | 7441257 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 West Arbour Street, Stepney | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Sidney Street, Mile End | United Kingdom | parents address | known February 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 323425 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 698105 | London Regiment | 1st/22nd Bn. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Leeson | mother | ||
| Benjamin Leeson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith | sister | 1893 | |
| Elizabeth May | sister | 1904 | |
| Lilian Ellen | sister | 1906 | |
| Benjamin Charles | brother | 1894 | |
| William Alfred | brother | 1896 |
Media
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Remembered with HonourPrivate Leeson is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. He has no known grave.
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1st/22nd Battalion, London Regiment Cap BadgePrivate Leeson wore a similar cap badge.
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Hailsham War MemorialAlbert Leeson is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchAlbert E Leeson is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary’s Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
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 | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| 1st/22nd Battalion, London Regiment Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John72644 |
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