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We remember Ernest James Legg
We remember Ernest James Legg
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Albert Henry Legg
Source:9225306
1882
1889
sibling
Alfred W Legg
Source:9225304
1889
1890
1891
location
13 Sophia Place, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9225304
1891
1892
sibling
George Fredrick Legg
Source:9225306
1892
1894
sibling
Bertie Legg
Source:9225306
1894
1896
sibling
Maud Louisa Legg
Source:9225306
1896
1911
employment
News Seller
United Kingdom
Source:9225306
1911
1911
location
27 Abercrombie Street, Landport, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9225306
1911
service
British Army
Private
15448
Hampshire Regiment
2nd Bn
Source:7100295
1916
death
Died of sickness
United Kingdom
Source:7100295
12th July 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Plot 103, Row 11, Grave 31.
Source:7100295
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest James |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Legg |
| Source | 7100295 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sophia Place, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 27 Abercrombie Street, Landport, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15448 | Hampshire Regiment | 2nd Bn | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Louisa | mother | ||
| Albert William Legg | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred W Legg | brother | 1889 | |
| George Fredrick Legg | brother | 1892 | |
| Bertie Legg | brother | 1894 | |
| Maud Louisa Legg | sister | 1896 | |
| Albert Henry Legg | brother | 1882 |
Media
Media
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Cross of SacrificePrivate Ernest James Legg is buried in Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth. (Image courtesy of Keith Roberts 2018)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
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Kingston Cemetery, PortsmouthMore about Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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