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We remember Leonard Arthur Hughson
We remember Leonard Arthur Hughson
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
location
Crossloom Villas, Great Mollington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7613219
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Cecil Hubert Hughson
Source:7615056
14th February 1893
1902
education
Chester City Grammar School for Boys
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:7615071
16th September 1902
1911
employment
Clerk and Typist
Engineering Company
London
United Kingdom
Source:7613255
2nd April 1911
1911
location
33 Ansdell Road, Peckham, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7613255
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
R.F.A. Depot
United Kingdom
Source:7609718
15th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Driver
56536
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7609718
15th December 1914 - 11th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
56536
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7609718
11th March 1915 - 1st June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Bombardier
56536
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7609718
1st June 1915 - 4th April 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7609718
25th August 1915 - 8th November 1917
1916
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
56536
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7609718
4th April 1916 - 28th February 1918
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:7609718
9th November 1917 - 17th December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Bombardier
56536
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7609718
28th February 1918 - 22nd June 1919
1918
marriage
Jessie A Keeler
Source:7615032
1918
1919
dates
Age 30
Source:7609718
22nd June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7609718
22nd June 1919
1962
dates
Age 73
Source:7615038
1962
service
British Army
Bombardier
56536
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2553187
1962
death
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:7615038
1962
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Ansdell Road, Peckham, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Crossloom Villas, Great Mollington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 56536 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 56536 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 56536 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 56536 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 56536 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 56536 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Elizabeth Hughson | mother | ||
| Arthur Hughson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Hubert Hughson | brother | 14th February 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie A Keeler | wife | 1918 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-01-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Avril161 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Avril161 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Avril161 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Avril161 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Avril161 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Avril161 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Register of Baptisms in the Parish of Backford, Chester | Avril161 | |
| School Admission Register for Chester City Grammar School for Boys | Avril161 |
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