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We remember Leslie Sydney Last
We remember Leslie Sydney Last
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Frederic Bertram Last
Source:9096224
1888
1890
sibling
Elsie G Last
Source:9096235
1890
1895
1905
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9096572
1905 - 1906
1911
location
The Elms, London Road, Crawford, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9096224
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Driver
325
Honourable Artillery Company
Source:2624183
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2624183
location
123 Pershore Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9096235
1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed as a result of aero accident (mid-air collision?)
Heleopolis
Egypt
Source:2624183
Source:9096585
Source:9096140
21st February 1918
burial
Egypt
Source:9096184
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leslie Sydney |
| Initials | LS |
| Last Name | Last |
| Source | 2624183 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Pershore Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| The Elms, London Road, Crawford, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 325 | Honourable Artillery Company | Driver | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur William Last | father | ||
| Eliza Ann Last | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederic Bertram Last | brother | 1888 | |
| Elsie G Last | sister | 1890 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| HAC World War One record cards 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| HAC admission registers 1848-1914 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| HAC regimental number register 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| HAC printed membership lists for 1915 and 1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery War Commemoration Book, 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| HAC vellum membership books 1908-1922 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RFC & RAF OFFICER AND CADET FATALITIES IN EGYPT 1916 – 1919 | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Accidentally killed | Andrew10867 |
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