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We remember Arthur Herbert Legh
We remember Arthur Herbert Legh
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:9558493
5th April 1891
1891
location
Steeple Vicarage, Bradwell Road, Steeple, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9558493
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9558485
31st March 1901
1901
location
School House, Berkhamsted School, Castle Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9558485
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:9558469
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Master in Modern Languages at Public School
Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9558469
2nd April 1911
1911
location
104 George Street, Sunnyside,, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9558469
2nd April 1911
1919
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9558508
3rd June 1919
1953
dates
Age 69
Source:9558483
1953
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Cheshire Regiment
Source:2628132
1953
death
Folkestone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9558483
1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Herbert |
| Initials | AH |
| Last Name | Legh, |
| Source | 9558508 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 George Street, Sunnyside,, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| School House, Berkhamsted School, Castle Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Steeple Vicarage, Bradwell Road, Steeple, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Cheshire Regiment | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Grace | mother | ||
| Rev Henry Edmund Legh | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School; Military CrossMore about Berkhamsted School; Military Cross
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross: Lieutenant Arthur Herbert LEGH | Peter6648 |
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